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Weeknight Lemon & Herb Chicken Pasta

This flavorful and creamy one-pan pasta uses precooked pasta and will save you so much time during the week.

Serves 4
Ready in 15 mins
Prep time 5 mins
Cooking time 10 mins
435 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 (12 oz) bag fresh broccoli florets
> 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
> 2 tbsp lemon herb finishing butter
> 1/4 cup heavy cream
> 2 (7.5- 8.5 oz) pkgs fully cooked  pasta (such as farfalle, fusilli, or spaghetti)

Steps

1
Microwave the broccoli according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch skillet, melt the lemon-herb butter on medium-high. Add chicken and cook 7–8 min., until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, chop cooked broccoli into bite-size pieces. When chicken is cooked, add the heavy cream and pasta to skillet and stir to combine. Simmer 2 min., until pasta is heated through. Stir broccoli into pasta mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips

Garnish with grated Parmesan, if desired.

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