Lemon Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Cooking Method:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 400  F
Servings: 2
Calories: 410
Description

This Lemon Chicken Protein Pasta is a simple and healthy dinner option, packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and plenty of protein. It’s ideal for meal prep, and can be enjoyed throughout the week. Made with gluten-free pasta, it’s perfect for those following a gluten-free diet as well.

Ingredients
  • 3 oz Organic Chicken Breasts
  • 112 g Banza Rotini Pasta
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • Fresh or Dry Basil
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees and boil 2 cups of water on high heat.
  2. 2
    Prep chicken: cut breast in half and season with salt, pepper or lemon pepper if you have it.
  3. 3
    Place chicken in the oven and add pasta to boiling water adjusting to medium heat. Stir pasta occasionally and flip chicken halfway through. Cook chicken for 20 minutes and pasta for 12-15 minutes.
  4. 4
    While the chicken is cooling, drain water from the pasta in a strainer (don’t rinse). Then, place the pasta back in pan.
  5. 5
    Dice tomatoes, cut lemons in half, and mince garlic. Add tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil to the pasta and mix. Then, squeeze the juice from lemon on pasta and combine.
  6. 6
    Cut chicken into small pieces and add to pasta. Mix all the ingredients and season with more salt and pepper. Add fresh basil.
  7. 7
    Place the recipe in 2 small bowls and serve!
Note
  • Store in fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe is perfect for meal prep.
  • Each serving contains 37 g of protein!
Keywords: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, High Protein