Description
30 Minute Chicken & Lemon Pasta is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner made with tender pan-seared chicken, broccoli, and pasta tossed in a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce. It is fresh, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, butterflied and sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup tapioca starch or cassava flour
- 1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4–5 rice ramen cakes or quick-cook pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta or ramen according to package directions and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet.
- Dredge chicken lightly in tapioca starch and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Deglaze pan with white wine or broth, scraping browned bits.
- Add garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice; cook 1 minute.
- Add broccoli and chicken broth, cover, and steam for 3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and remaining butter; toss to combine.
- Return chicken to pan or serve on top.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Chicken breast can be swapped with chicken thighs or shrimp.
- Broth can replace white wine for a non-alcoholic version.
- Add cream or cream cheese for a richer sauce.
- Do not overcook broccoli to keep it bright and crisp.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
