This creamy pasta dish with lots of veggies and a splash of citrus is the perfect addition to your weeknight dinner lineup. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box gluten free pasta of choice
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp oil
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2-3 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
• 2 cups Alfredo sauce
• 1/2 cup pasta water (or hot water)
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
•  Snipped fresh parsley and coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Heat Skillet over medium heat with 1 tbsp oil.
• Cook pasta in a pot of hot water until almost cooked.
• Cook chicken until cooked through then remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add vegetables to the skillet and cook until softened.
• Add pasta, chicken, sauce and water to the skillet and stir and allow to heat.
• Add lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and stir to combine. 
• Serve topped with parsley, pepper, and additional parmesan if desired.

TIPS

• Using pasta water is a great way to add creaminess to your pasta
• Add salt to your pot of water for cooking pasta, this will prevent the noodles from sticking together.