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One-Pot Lemon Chicken Pasta

A bright, easy one-pan pasta with lemon, chicken, and Parmesan ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 12-inch Non-Stick Skillet
  • chef knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and toss with the garlic and herb seasoning to coat evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large (12-inch) non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sauté 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the pan with the chicken and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Pour the lemon juice, lemon zest and chicken broth into the skillet, then stir in the onion powder, Italian seasoning, and the penne pasta. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10–12 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and warm through for a minute or two.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in the butter and grated Parmesan until melted and combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

  • You can use any shape of pasta you prefer.
  • Options to add: broccoli florets, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, capers, or sundried tomatoes.
  • Red pepper flakes add heat if desired.
  • Rotisserie chicken or chicken thighs/tenderloins can be substituted for the breasts.
  • Do not freeze leftovers; refrigerate in an airtight container.
  • Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of chicken broth.