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Lemon Chicken Pasta

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A comforting and delicious Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe that brings back heartwarming memories of family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz (454 g) mini farfalle pasta
  • 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 yellow squash, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter (57 g)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (60 g)
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (95 g)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (15 g)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the mini farfalle pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, saving about a cup of the pasta water for later.
  2. Season the Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning on each side. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear them for about 6–7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  4. Put Your Chicken Aside: Once cooked through, transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  5. Sauté Your Veggies: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped zucchini, yellow squash, and minced garlic. Sauté until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add the Sauce: Slice the chicken into strips and set aside. To the skillet, add the butter, lemon juice, remaining garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and let simmer for a minute.
  7. Combine Pasta and Chicken: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and stir to coat evenly. If the mixture looks too dry, add a splash of the saved pasta water.
  8. Add Cheese and Parsley: Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Toss until the cheese is melted and well-distributed.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute the pasta with gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles. Experiment with different vegetables or proteins as desired.

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Keywords: lemon chicken pasta, comfort food, family recipe, Italian pasta

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