Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

Name: Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti; 4 cups broccoli; 10 ounces chicken breast; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon red chili flakes; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 Juice of one lemon; ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; fresh basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
467 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

Iris Warren

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Simple and delicious, this lemon pasta with chicken and broccoli can be made in one pot, while making a well-balanced, healthy meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
4 cups broccoli (cut in long florets)
10 ounces chicken breast
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (+ 1 tsp)
3 cloves garlic
1 Juice of one lemon (and Zest)
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
fresh basil (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Pre-heat grill to high heat.
Bring a large pot of salty water to boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions. (Subtract a minute of cooking time for al dente.)
Add broccoli to the boiling water with pasta when there are 2 minutes left of cooking time. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 c starchy cooking liquid.
Lightly brush chicken breast with 1 tsp of olive oil, sea salt and red chili flakes. Grill chicken breast until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Alternatively, you can saute in the bottom of the same pot you boil the pasta.
In the same pot that you cooked the pasta and broccoli, heat remaining 1 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add in pasta, broccoli and cooked chicken (cut in cubes).
If mixture seems dry, add in a bit of the reserved starchy cooking liquid until you reach desired consistency.
Season with lemon juice, zest and Parmesan cheese. Check for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if needed.
Garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 53.1g (18%) Protein 37.3g (75%) Fat 12.1g (19%) Saturated Fat 2.7g (14%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 714mg (30%) Fiber 11g (44%)