Pasta al Limone con Pollo

Fusilli with seared chicken, courgette and lemon zest

20 min2 servingsItalian
Pasta al Limone con Pollo — Italian recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 72 g Fusilli
  • 330 g Chicken breast
  • 420 g Zucchini
  • 10 ml Garlic-infused olive oil
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic (optional)
  • 10 g Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
  • 1 bunch Basil (optional)
  • ½ tsp Black pepper (optional)

Method

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt it.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper. Halve the zucchini lengthwise and slice into half-moons. Mince the garlic and zest the lemon.
  3. Tear the basil leaves.
  4. Cook the fusilli one minute shy of al dente.
  5. While the pasta cooks, warm the garlic-infused oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the zucchini and garlic to the pan and cook, tossing, until the zucchini is just tender and lightly golden, about 4 minutes.
  7. Reserve a mugful of pasta water, then drain.
  8. Tip the pasta into the pan with the lemon zest and a splash of pasta water. Toss off heat until glossy.
  9. Finish with the basil, parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

About Pasta al Limone con Pollo

Pasta al Limone con Pollo is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 2.

Pasta al Limone con Pollo: frequently asked questions

Is Pasta al Limone con Pollo gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Fusilli. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

Is Pasta al Limone con Pollo dairy-free?

Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.

Do I need every ingredient to make Pasta al Limone con Pollo?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out garlic, parmigiano-reggiano, basil — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Pasta al Limone con Pollo make?

This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.