Lemony Fusilli With Chicken, Zucchini, And Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Lemony Fusilli With Chicken, Zucchini, And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons salt; 8 ounces whole wheat fusilli; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces; 5 scallions, chopped; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 lemon, rind peeled in strips; red pepper flakes, 1 small pinch; 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 5 large basil leaves, sliced; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons salt
8 ounces whole wheat fusilli
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
5 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, rind peeled in strips
red pepper flakes, 1 small pinch
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
5 large basil leaves, sliced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil; add the fusilli. Cook until al dente.
2
Warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini, scallions, pine nuts, lemon peel, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook, tossing frequently, until zucchini is well browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a serving bowl. Remove lemon peel from pan. Mince 1/2 teaspoon of the peel and discard the rest. Squeeze half the lemon over the zucchini.
4
Turn heat to medium-high and swirl in remaining olive oil. Add the chicken, minced lemon peel, and remaining salt; cook, stirring, until golden, about 7 minutes.
5
Drain fusilli, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add fusilli, zucchini, and reserved cooking water to skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and top with the basil and, if using, Parmesan.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons salt, 8 ounces whole wheat fusilli, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces, and more.

Yes, Lemony Fusilli With Chicken, Zucchini, And Pine Nuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemony Fusilli With Chicken, Zucchini, And Pine Nuts

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