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Quick & Easy Lemon Herb Chicken Pasta: Family Dinner Recipe
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Quick & Easy Lemon Herb Chicken Pasta: Family Dinner Recipe
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Quick & Easy Lemon Herb Chicken Pasta: Family Dinner Recipe

Whip up a delicious and healthy one-pan lemon herb chicken and veggie pasta for your family in under 30 minutes! This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a balanced meal with minimal cleanup. Enjoy fresh flavors and a hearty meal that everyone will love.
#Quick Dinner
#Weeknight Meal
#One-Pan
#Chicken Pasta
#Healthy
#Family Friendly
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Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Mediterranean-inspired Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
35g
Protein
45g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Chicken Seared to Golden Perfection
Chicken Seared to Golden Perfection

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast
    (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)

    450 grams

  • Short Pasta
    (such as penne or fusilli)

    250 grams
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  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons

  • Garlic
    (minced)

    3 cloves

  • Cherry Tomatoes
    (halved)

    1 cup

  • Fresh Spinach
    (loosely packed)

    2 cups

  • Chicken Broth
    (low sodium)

    3 cups
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  • Lemon
    (juiced and zested)

    1 whole

  • Dried Italian Herbs

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper
    (freshly ground, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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One-Pan Pasta Cooking
One-Pan Pasta Cooking

Instructions

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  • 1

    Cut chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and half of the dried herbs.
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    Cut chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and half of the dried herbs.
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    Ensure chicken pieces are uniform for even cooking. Don't overseason at this stage.
  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary for a good sear.
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  • 3

    Add minced garlic to the pan and sautรฉ for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
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    Add minced garlic to the pan and sautรฉ for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
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    Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to add flavor.
  • 4

    Stir in chicken broth, remaining dried herbs, and pasta. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
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    Stir in chicken broth, remaining dried herbs, and pasta. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
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    Adjust liquid if needed; pasta should be mostly submerged.
  • 5

    Return chicken to the pan. Stir in fresh spinach and lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon zest.
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    Return chicken to the pan. Stir in fresh spinach and lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon zest.
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    For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or grated Parmesan at the end.
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