In this easy lemon chicken pasta recipe, we love the combination of lemon zest and toasted breadcrumbs. This healthy dinner is made with rotisserie chicken, quick-cooking spiralized zucchini and baby zucchini, so you get a complete meal in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup spiralized zucchini (see Tip)
1 cup baby spinach
½ cup shredded skinless rotisserie chicken breast
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup cooked whole-wheat spaghetti
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs, toasted (see Tip)
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Directions
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini; cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and chicken; cook for 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat. Add cooked spaghetti, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice; toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted panko and serve.
Tips
Make your own zucchini noodles with a spiralizer; you’ll need 1 small zucchini (about 2 oz.) for 1 cup of zoodles. Or look for a package of fresh zucchini noodles in the produce department.
To toast panko breadcrumbs: Set a small skillet over medium heat. Add panko and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 2 minutes. For extra flavor, melt 1 tsp. butter in the pan before toasting the breadcrumbs. Note that you can do this step first, using the same pan you’ll use to prepare the rest of the recipe.
To make ahead
Cook pasta up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate.
Equipment
Vegetable spiralizer
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 350 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Serving Size 2 cups | |
| Calories 350 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 29g | 57% |
| Total Fat 15g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A 2108IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C 32mg | 35% |
| Folate 44mcg | 11% |
| Sodium 712mg | 31% |
| Calcium 187mg | 14% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Magnesium 91mg | 22% |
| Potassium 517mg | 11% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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