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Zucchini, Chicken and Lemon Linguine

Zucchini, Chicken and Lemon Linguine

with Basil Pesto and Goat Cheese

We love zucchini all year long and this dish combines some of our favourite flavours: chicken, sweet bell peppers, zucchini and basil pesto! A little squeeze of lemon at the end brings the whole dish together!

Tags:
Optional Spice
Allergens:
Wheat
•Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Preparation Time30 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

170 g

Linguine

(Contains: Wheat)

2 unit

Garlic, cloves

1 unit

Zucchini

1 unit

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit

Lemon

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

56 g

Goat Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

28 g

Baby Spinach

56 mL

Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 tsp

Garlic Salt

310 g

Chicken Breast Tenders

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

Nutrition Values

Calories1010 kcal
Fat50 g
Saturated Fat23 g
Carbohydrate80 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein60 g
Cholesterol205 mg
Sodium1260 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1450 mg
Calcium350 mg
Iron4.8 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Large Pot
•Measuring Cups
•Measuring Spoons
•Zester
•Colander
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Boil water
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce.Heat Guide for Step 4: 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) mild, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) medium, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) spicy and 1 tsp (2 tsp) extra-spicy! Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

Prep
2

Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons. Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.Zest, then juice half the lemon (use same for 4 ppl). Cut remaining lemon into wedges. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Thinly slice chili, removing seeds for less heat. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping chilies!)

Cook linguine and chicken
3

Add linguine to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return linguine to the same pot, off heat. Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken tenders. Sear until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min per side.* Transfer chicken to a plate. Cover to keep warm.

Cook veggies
4

Heat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then zucchini and peppers. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Add garlic and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) chilies. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min.

Make sauce
5

Remove the pan with veggies from heat, then add spinach, pesto, cream, goat cheese, lemon zest and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lemon juice. Season with pepper, then stir until spinach wilts, 1-2 min. Set aside.

Finish and serve
6

Add veggies and sauce, reserved pasta water, half the Parmesan and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter to the pot with linguine. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Divide zucchini and lemon linguine between bowls. Top with chicken. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired. Sprinkle with any remaining chilies, if desired.