Lemon & Broccoli Pasta with Parmesan Chicken (Low-Fructose & Gluten-Free)

Servings: 4

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
30 minutes

Total Time
40 minutes

Ingredients (My Favorite Brands)

• For the Chicken

  • Roughly 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, trimmed and butterflied

  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons Italian herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil, etc.)

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • Salt and pepper to taste

• For the Broccoli

  • 2 crowns broccoli

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

• For the Pasta

  • 4 servings gluten-free pasta of choice

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

• For the Crispy Breadcrumbs

  • 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil

  • 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs

  • 1 teaspoon Italian spices

  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375° F.

• Trim and butterfly your chicken breasts. Combine the parmesan, garlic-infused olive oil, and spices, and then toss with the chicken breasts. Place on one side of a lined baking sheet.

• Wash and trim your broccoli, then drizzle with the garlic-infused olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the other side of the baking sheet.

• Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165° F. Your broccoli should be nice and crispy.

• While the chicken and broccoli bake, boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions.

• Heat a pan over medium heat. Add garlic-infused olive oil. Sauté the breadcrumbs and spices until crispy, then remove to a bowl.

• Once cooked, drain the pasta (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water). Add the lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup pasta water to the hot pan, stir well, then add the noodles back in. Toss until combined, adding more pasta water if needed. Mix in the parmesan.

• Top the pasta with crispy breadcrumbs, sliced chicken, and roasted broccoli. Serve with additional parmesan, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs.

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