Easy Chicken Zucchini Pasta Recipe

This Easy Chicken Zucchini Pasta Recipe is a delightful, quick meal featuring chicken and zucchini tossed with pasta.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 661 kcal

Equipment

skillet
Pot

Ingredients

Pasta and Chicken

2 lbs Chicken Breast about 2-3 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
½ Tbls Italian seasoning
1.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 teaspoon Olive Oil
2 Medium Zucchini sliced
3 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
16 oz Pasta shape of choice
¼ cup Lemon Juice 1-2 large lemons

Instructions

Cooking Steps

Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning together. Set aside ½ teaspoon of the mixture.
Use the remaining mixture to season both sides of the chicken.
Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over med/high heat.
Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side (until just cooked through – 165' internal temp) and set aside to rest.
Cube once cooled enough to handle.
While the chicken is cooking, start your pasta, following the box directions, making sure to set aside one cup of the cooking liquid before draining.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 59gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1012mgPotassium: 1147mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 513IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 297mgIron: 3mg

Keyword chicken, Easy Recipes, Healthy Meals, Pasta, Quick Meals, zucchini

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