Easy Chicken, Zucchini, & Pepper Pasta Recipe #easyweeknightmeal

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Season the chicken breast cut into chunks with garlic powder, onion powder, red chili flakes, black pepper, salt, and dried oregano; mix well and let marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Cut the zucchinis in half and then into half-moon slices.

Chop one small or medium onion.

Chop six cloves of garlic.

Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box, ensuring to salt the water.

Heat olive oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken; cook until browned and caramelized, then remove and set aside.

In the same pan, add more olive oil, then add garlic and onion; cook until translucent.

Add zucchini and bell peppers; cook until slightly tender but still crunchy, seasoning with red chili flakes, black pepper, oregano, and salt to taste.

Return the cooked chicken and boiled pasta to the pan; mix everything together.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta to brighten the dish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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