Lemon Pesto Chicken and Squash Pasta
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 420.0
- Total Fat: 18.5 g
- Cholesterol: 74.2 mg
- Sodium: 357.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Protein: 33.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Lemon Pesto Chicken and Squash Pasta calories by ingredient
Introduction
So simple, So good!! So simple, So good!!Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 lb Chicken Breast, diced into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp Olive Oil Italian Dressing
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium Zucchini, sliced
1 medium Yellow Squash, sliced
2 cups Rotini pasta
1/2 lemon, zest and juice
1 dash Salt
1 dash black pepper
4 tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp Pesto sauce
Tips
Add a pinch of baking soda to the diced chicken before marinating for a little extra tenderness.
Directions
Prep:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, Italian dressing, zest of 1/2 lemon, juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine and let marinate for about 20 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine sliced zucchini and yellow squash, olive oil, more lemon juice, and salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook:
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside. Cook chicken (marinade and all) in a medium saute pan on medium-high heat until cooked through. Take chicken out of pan and set aside. In the same saute pan, cook squash and zucchini on medium high heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add chicken, pasta, and pesto to pan and toss to combine. Add parmesan for garnish to tase and ENJOY!
Serving Size: 4
In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, Italian dressing, zest of 1/2 lemon, juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine and let marinate for about 20 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine sliced zucchini and yellow squash, olive oil, more lemon juice, and salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook:
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside. Cook chicken (marinade and all) in a medium saute pan on medium-high heat until cooked through. Take chicken out of pan and set aside. In the same saute pan, cook squash and zucchini on medium high heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add chicken, pasta, and pesto to pan and toss to combine. Add parmesan for garnish to tase and ENJOY!
Serving Size: 4