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Italian Chicken over Lemony Spaghetti

Italian Chicken over Lemony Spaghetti

with Zucchini & Chili Flakes

Michelle Doll Olson
Michelle Doll OlsonUpdated on June 04, 2025
4.4
(146.9K)Review Summary

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.

Tags:
Cook together
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 unit

Zucchini

1 clove

Garlic

1 unit

Lemon

6 ounce

Spaghetti

(Contains: Wheat)

10 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

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

Cooking Oil

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Salt

Pepper

/ per serving
Calories760 kcal
Fat29 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Carbohydrate81 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein49 g
Cholesterol145 mg
Sodium540 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pot
Zester
Strainer
Large Pan
Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Peel and mince garlic. Zest and quarter lemon.

Cook Pasta
2

• Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain. (Keep empty pot handy for step 5.)

Cook Zucchini
3

• While pasta cooks, 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.

Cook Chicken
4

• Meanwhile, 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, 3-5 minutes per side. • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to rest. • Once cool enough to handle, slice chicken crosswise.

Make Sauce
5

• 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, 20-30 seconds. • Stir in ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (¾ cup for 4 servings), stock concentrate, and juice from two lemon wedges (four wedges for 4). Simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat.

Finish & Serve
6

• Add drained spaghetti, zucchini, sour cream, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) to pot with sauce; toss to coat. • Add half the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until spaghetti is coated in a creamy sauce. • Divide pasta between bowls. Top with chicken, remaining Parmesan, remaining lemon zest, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the lemony pasta, while some found it needed more lemon or sauce; the Italian-seasoned chicken received mixed reviews.
  • Ease of prep: Generally easy to make, though a few found it more time-consuming or complex than expected.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more garlic, lemon, or cream for a richer sauce; some prefer broccoli over zucchini.
  • Portions: Pasta amount was generous, but several wished for more chicken, sauce, or vegetables.
  • Spice level: Some found the chili flakes too spicy; others enjoyed the kick — adjust to taste.
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