Chicken Zucchini Pasta

27g protein · 40 min · 470 kcal

Chicken Zucchini Pasta

This easy chicken zucchini pasta flavored with garlic, thyme and lemon is a delicious dinner recipe that guarantees empty plates.

40 min4 servings470 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 lb (250g) zucchini (julienned )
  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed )
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper (to taste )
  • 1 lb (500g) pasta

Instructions

  1. 1

    Half the chicken breasts horizontally, resulting in two thin fillets.

  2. 2

    Season flour with salt and pepper then dip each chicken fillet into the flour mixture, making sure both sides are covered.

  3. 3

    Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil.

  4. 4

    Cook the chicken fillets until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (approximately 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  5. 5

    Julienne the zucchini and set aside. In the same pan you cooked the chicken in, saute the garlic and thyme for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add the zucchini and cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly.

  7. 7

    Pour in the cream and lemon juice and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper.

  8. 8

    Place the chicken back in to the pan and allow to reheat.

  9. 9

    Serve the zucchini and chicken with pasta of your choice.

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