Lemon Chicken and Veggie Pasta

A light and zesty pasta dish featuring sautéed chicken breast and seasonal green vegetables tossed in a bright lemon-butter sauce. The citrus acidity cuts through the richness, creating a refreshing meal that doesn't feel heavy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant-quality Mediterranean meal.

Prep 14 minCook 41 minTotal 55 minUpdated Jul 3, 202655 minLow CarbKeto Friendly

A light and zesty pasta dish featuring sautéed chicken breast and seasonal green vegetables tossed in a bright lemon-butter sauce. The citrus acidity cuts through the richness, creating a refreshing meal that doesn't feel heavy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant-quality Mediterranean meal.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp Lemon Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 34 g Chicken Tender Strip
  • 32 g Onion, quartered
  • 6 spears Asparagus, sliced
  • 1 piece(s) Baby Carrot, sliced
  • 31.73 g Zucchini, halved sliced
  • 34 g Baby Bella Mushroom, sliced
  • 9.98 tbsp Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.39 tbsp Lemon, juiced
  • 1 medium Lemon Zest
  • 1 large egg No Yolk Egg Noodle
  • 0.2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 0.2 tbsp Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Mix lemon pepper, thyme, parsley, rosemary, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Rub olive oil over chicken tenders.
  3. Arrange chicken tenders in a large skillet over medium heat; season with half the seasoning mixture. Cook chicken until halfway cooked, about 5 minutes. Flip and season the other sides with the remaining seasoning mixture; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. Remove cooked chicken from skillet.
  4. Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, onion, asparagus, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, and garlic in the same skillet; cook until vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken tenders to the vegetable mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and return noodles to pot. Add Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese; toss until cheeses melt. Transfer noodles to 5 serving bowls; top each with 1 chicken tender and 1/5 the vegetable mixture.

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