Italian Chicken over Lemony Spaghetti
Lightning Prep
- Wheat
- Milk
Love chicken alfredo? Then you’ll adore this dreamy dish. It’s a sophisticated riff on the classic with tons more flavor infused into every bite. There’s Italian-spiced chicken, tender zucchini, and al dente spaghetti all coated in a creamy, cheesy, lemon-spiked sauce. It’s hearty yet light and guaranteed to put a smile on any pasta-lover’s face.
Ingredients
1 unit
Zucchini
2 clove
Garlic
1 unit
Lemon
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
12 ounce
Chicken Breasts
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
2 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon
Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Mince garlic. Zest and quarter lemon (for 4 servings, zest 1 lemon and quarter both).
Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain. Keep empty pot handy for use in step 5.
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 4-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
While zucchini cooks, pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once zucchini is done, heat a large drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to rest. Once cool enough to handle, slice chicken crosswise.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in pot used for spaghetti over medium-high heat. Add garlic, half the lemon zest, and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (¾ cup for 4 servings), stock concentrate, and juice from half the lemon. Simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat.
Add spaghetti, zucchini, sour cream, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) to sauce; toss to coat. Add half the Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. (TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce.) Divide between bowls and top with chicken. Top with remaining Parmesan and lemon zest, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Some found it tasty, while others thought it needed more flavor. Adding extra garlic can boost the taste 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Easy to make, with a simple preparation process that most found straightforward.
- Suggestions: Consider using angel hair pasta instead of spaghetti. Keep sauce separate to avoid drowning the pasta.
- Portions: Some felt there wasn't enough sauce; consider making extra to serve on the side.
