Lemony Roasted Chicken & Broccoli Rotini

Easy weeknight dinner meets elegant Friday night pasta in this Lemony Roasted Chicken & Broccoli Rotini. Light, but hearty and oh so delicious!

Category Pasta

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 small bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or 1 large (a total of about 1½ pounds chicken)

3 cups broccoli torn into pieces (however big or small you'd like)

½ teaspoon salt, divided

½ pounds whole-wheat rotini

3 teaspoons lemon zest

1 large garlic clove, grated

¼ cup lemon juice

½ cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish (parmigiano reggiano is best)

Reserved pasta water

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