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Lemon Pasta with Chicken
This Lemon Pasta with Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. It comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients, it’s packed with flavor, and it’s a hit with everyone who tries it.
Fast, Easy and Delicious Lemon Pasta with Chicken
I love a good 30-minute meal. I’m not opposed to spending a little extra time on fussier recipes, and I often turn to those for special occasions or weekends when I have a little extra time. However.. more often than not, when it comes to weeknight dinner, I need something quick, easy, and family-approved.
This Lemon Pasta with Chicken is exactly that. I can make it in less time than it takes to get carryout, it only uses a handful of ingredients (most of which I always have on hand!), and everyone from youngest to oldest gobbles it right up. It doesn’t get much better than that.
What You’ll Need to Make Lemon Pasta with Chicken
This recipe is more of a method. One of the things I love about it is that you can easily change it up to according to taste preference or to use ingredients that you have on hand!
- Pasta: I used this colorful veggie pasta but penne, ziti, corkscrew, or rotini would also work great
- Chicken Breast: You could also use leftover or rotisserie chicken
- Lemon Alfredo Sauce: This one is my favorite, but anything you like will work here! You could also use a regular alfredo sauce and just add a bit of lemon juice and zest at the end
- Peas: The peas and a bit of sweetness, nutrition and color that we all love, but you can add any veggies you like. Or just leave them out!
- Parmesan Cheese: Optional, but who doesn’t love a bit of extra cheese?
- Italian Seasoning and Garlic Salt: Our little flavor boosters!
How to Make This Easy Peasy Lemon Pasta
- Boil the pasta. Let it do its thing while you prep the rest of your ingredients.
- Cook the chicken. Add the diced chicken to a hot skillet coated in olive oil. Season with the italian seasoning and garlic salt and cook until cooked through and golden.
- Add the peas. Add the frozen peas to the pasta right towards the end. Drain thoroughly and return the pasta and peas to the pot.
- Toss it all together. Add the chicken, alfredo sauce, and parmesan cheese to the pot with the pasta and give it a good stir to combine.
- Serve and enjoy! Top with extra parmesan cheese if desired and dig in!
More Pasta Recipes To Try:
Lemon Pasta with Chicken
In a bit of a time crunch, I threw this together one night from items I had in my pantry. It was a hit with the young and old alike! It’s now on our favorites list. Feel free to add extra add-ins like broccoli or zucchini.
Servings: 6
Calories: 568kcal
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Bring a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Once the water is boiling, add 1-2 tablespoons of salt. Add the pasta, giving it a few stirs to avoid clumping. Continue cooking according to the package directions, adding the peas near the very end.
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Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with the garlic salt and italian seasoning. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken.
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Once the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, remove from the heat.
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Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain thoroughly and return to the hot pot. Add the alfredo sauce and chicken and heat through. Add the parmesan cheese and give it a quick stir.
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Once the cheese is melted, add your pasta to serving dishes. Garnish with additional shredded parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1091mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg
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Natalie Monson
I’m a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.
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