Honey Dijon Chicken with Lemon Butter Broccoli Pasta
A delicious weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken coated in honey mustard sauce with tangy lemon butter broccoli pasta. Quick, flavorful, and healthy.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Skillet or Frying Pan (for cooking chicken)
- Mixing Bowl (for sauce preparation)
- Whisk (for mixing ingredients)
- Measuring Tools (for accurate portions)
- Cutting Board and Knife (for slicing chicken, vegetables, and herbs)
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin slices)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- For the Pasta & Broccoli:
- 8 oz pasta spaghetti or short pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Lemon zest from 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta and Broccoli:
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente, adding broccoli in the last 3 minutes. Drain.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix well, then pour over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
- Combine Pasta & Chicken:
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Stir in lemon zest and butter until everything is well coated.
- Serve:
- Plate the pasta and chicken mixture, garnishing with parsley and optional grated Parmesan. Add lemon slices for extra freshness.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 436
- Protein: 29% of Daily Value
- Carbohydrates: 58% of Daily Value
- Fat: 15% of Daily Value (21% saturated fat)
- Cholesterol: 30% of Daily Value (89 mg)
- Sodium: 25% of Daily Value
- Fiber: 21% of Daily Value
- Vitamin A: 100% of Daily Value