Lemony Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken breast(paid link)
• 2 medium lemon(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 4 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 12 oz pasta(paid link)
• 2 cup broccoli florets(paid link)
• 1 ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¾ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 1 tsp dried oregano(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

   8 min

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Mince garlic. Zest one lemon and juice both lemons. Steam or blanch broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.

   5 min

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

   6 min

4. 4

   Add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add minced garlic and lemon zest. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and dried oregano.

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5. 5

   Return chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and blanched broccoli. Toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to create a light sauce that coats the pasta and chicken.

6. 6

   Season with remaining 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately.

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