Description
A deliciously healthy Chicken Zucchini Pasta dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and pasta, all tossed in a light garlic and lemon sauce for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (250 g) short pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (20 g) butter
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast
- 1 lb (450 g) zucchini (about 2 medium ones)
- 2 small garlic cloves
- crushed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Juice of half a lemon
- ⅓ cup (30 g) Parmesan
- grated
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- roughly chopped
- ¼ cup (30 g) pine nuts
- toasted
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the short pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove chicken and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, add the zucchini and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, cooked pasta, lemon juice, and chicken, mixing well to combine.
- Add grated Parmesan, parsley, and pine nuts, tossing everything together over low heat until heated through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and Italian seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking. You can also add cherry tomatoes for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Chicken Zucchini Pasta, healthy pasta recipe, dinner recipe, quick meals, zucchini recipes