Honey Dijon Chicken with Lemon Butter Broccoli Pasta

 

 

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 oz pasta (linguine or penne)
1 ½ cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken slices and cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Pour the honey Dijon mixture over the chicken and stir well. Cook for another 2 minutes until the chicken is fully coated and glazed. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat with the lemon butter sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the pasta topped with the honey Dijon chicken, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings