NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.75 cup cooked whole wheat penne pasta

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.5 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp dried oregano

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 cup zucchini

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and lemon zest.

• 3

  Place the seasoned chicken and the sliced zucchini on the prepared baking sheet, drizzling them with 1 teaspoon of the extra virgin olive oil.

• 4

  Roast in the oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

• 5

  While the chicken is roasting, ensure your whole wheat pasta is cooked al dente according to the package instructions and drained well.

• 6

  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the fresh lemon juice.

• 7

  Add the cooked pasta and the roasted zucchini to the bowl, tossing thoroughly to coat in the lemon-oil dressing.

• 8

  Slice the roasted chicken breast into thin strips and arrange them over the pasta.

• 9

  Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.