Lemon Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup spiralized zucchini (see Tip)
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded skinless rotisserie chicken breast
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup cooked whole-wheat spaghetti
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs, toasted (see Tip)

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Instructions

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.

Notes

Make your own zucchini noodles with a spiralizer; you’ll need 1 small zucchini (about 2 oz.) for 1 cup of zoodles. Or look for a package of fresh zucchini noodles in the produce department.

To toast panko breadcrumbs: Set a small skillet over medium heat. Add panko and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 2 minutes. For extra flavor, melt 1 tsp. butter in the pan before toasting the breadcrumbs. Note that you can do this step first, using the same pan you’ll use to prepare the rest of the recipe.

Author: Eating Well
Prep Time: :05
Cook Time: :10
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Diabetic