Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
A touch of zesty lemon makes this dish an extra delight!
Servings - 6 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup onions diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced (optional)
- 4 cups broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 cups carrots julienned
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth
- juice and zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- While pasta is cooking, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until tender.
- Add broccoli, carrots, chicken, lemon juice, vegetable broth, and spices and cook over a medium-high for 5 -7 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.
- Add vegetable mixture to pasta and toss.
- Serve immediately, or at room temperature, or refrigerate it and serve it chilled. I served this with a fruit salad.