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Chicken and Zucchini Orecchiette Pasta

Chicken and Zucchini Orecchiette Pasta with Lemon-Butter Sauce is a simple, flavorful pasta recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 563 kcal
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 12- ounce package Orecchiette pasta I used gluten-free
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to taste
  • 1 medium yellow squash chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini squash chopped
  • 1 bunch green onion chopped
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions (Note: I tend to cook gluten-free pasta for 2 minutes less than the package calls for because I like my pasta al dente). Once cooked, drain the pasta and place it back in the pot. Toss in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat the butter, oil, garlic and lemon juice in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes, or until garlic is very fragrant.
  3. Add the yellow squash, zucchini, green onion, lemon zest and Italian seasoning. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until veggies begin to soften. Move the vegetables over to one side of the skillet and add the sliced raw chicken. Allow chicken to brown for 2 to 3 minutes before stirring everything together. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies and chicken are cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. (Note: If there is excess liquid at the bottom of the skillet, continue cooking a couple of minutes longer until it cooks off).
  4. Add the pasta to the skillet with the vegetables and chicken and toss everything together. Add the chopped basil and salt and stir well. Taste pasta for flavor, and add more lemon juice or salt to taste. Serve the pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 16g (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 563kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 16g 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.