Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful 30-minute lemon chicken pasta toss! This healthy and easy recipe is bursting with fresh lemon zest, tender chicken, and crisp-tender vegetables. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is customizable to your taste – grill the chicken for extra smoky flavor (try a citrus-basil rub!), or keep it simple. Get ready for a burst of sunshine on your plate!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 185.2 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss

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How to Make Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss

  1. Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions, minus 2 minutes.
  2. While pasta cooks, chop 1/2 medium onion and slice 1 medium carrot into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  3. Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until carrots are crisp-tender.
  4. Mince 2 cloves garlic and add to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Slice 1 green bell pepper into strips, then cut strips in half.
  6. Combine bell pepper and 1 cup broccoli florets with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Add cooked pasta, steamed vegetables, 1.5 cups cooked chicken (cubed), 1 cup Alfredo sauce, and 1/4 cup water to the skillet.
  8. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over the pasta.
  9. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Grate 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over pasta.
  11. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and black pepper to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

4g

Carbs

11g

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