Lemon Chicken Pasta
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the flavors of an Italian bistro right to your home. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, zesty lemon, and al dente pasta, all tossed together in a delightful sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop garlic, zest lemons, and slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic and lemon: Stir in minced garlic until fragrant, then add lemon juice and zest.
- Combine everything: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the chicken mixture. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Finish with cheese and parsley: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley over the top, mixing gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg