Dinner
Lemony Summer Pasta with Grilled Chicken and Veggies
This bowl tastes like sunshine — packed with seasonal veggies, grilled lemon-garlic chicken, and a light homemade vinaigrette that ties it all together. It’s one of those meals that’s just as good warm as it is cold (hello, leftovers).
Lemony Summer Pasta with Grilled Chicken & Veggies
This bowl tastes like sunshine — packed with seasonal veggies, grilled lemon-garlic chicken, and a light homemade vinaigrette that ties it all together. It’s one of those meals that’s just as good warm as it is cold (hello, leftovers).
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bowl
- 12 oz GF pasta
- 1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
- 1 small yellow squash, halved and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, grated or minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water. Set aside.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for about 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil. Sauté zucchini and corn for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Add cherry tomatoes and cook another 2 minutes, just until slightly softened.
- Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl or shake in a jar.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cooked veggies, spinach or arugula, and basil.
- Add grilled chicken and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette. Toss well. Sprinkle with goat cheese if using.
- Serve warm, at room temp, or cold as a pasta salad. Top with extra fresh basil or a squeeze of lemon if desired.