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Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat grill to high heat.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Add in pasta, broccoli and cooked chicken (cut in cubes).
  7. If mixture seems dry, add in a bit of the reserved starchy cooking liquid until you reach desired consistency.
  8. Season with lemon juice, zest and Parmesan cheese. Check for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  9. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil.

Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

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%

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