Kid Approved Citrus Chicken Pasta

This Kid Approved Citrus Chicken Pasta is a great weeknight meal and can be put together in about 30 minutes. It also makes for delicious leftovers to have for lunch the next day. The tri colored rotini pasta combined with bright citrus flavors, chicken and broccoli makes for a delicious and simple meal.

Ingredients for Citrus Chicken Pasta

This recipe only calls for simple ingredients and a few of them can be substituted without changing the final result depending on what you have on hand. For this recipe you will need:

• olive oil
• chicken- you can use any type. We usually use boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken tenderloins. Chicken thighs would also work for this recipe.
• garlic salt
• pepper
• oranges
• lemon
• pasta- we used tri colored rotini to give this dish more color however any shape and type of pasta will work. Use gluten-free pasta if desired.
• broccoli
• parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)

How to Make Kid Approved Citrus Chicken Pasta

To start this dish, cook the chicken with the olive oil, garlic salt and pepper. While the chicken is cooking take the zest off of your oranges and lemon. Once the chicken is cook through add the zest and cook until fragrant- one to two minutes.

In another pot, boil the water for your pasta and cook according to the package directions. Add the broccoli to the pasta after it has been cooking for a few minutes. It will cook along with the pasta. Drain the pasta and broccoli once tender.

Combine the pasta, chicken, and juices together. Toss to combine. Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.

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