Lemon Chicken Pasta
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 spinach, so you get a complete meal in just 10 minutes.
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 spinach, so you get a complete meal in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup spiralized zucchini (see Tip)
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1 cup baby spinach
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½ cup shredded skinless rotisserie chicken breast
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
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½ cup cooked whole-wheat spaghetti
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs, toasted (see Tip)
Method
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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.
