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Lemon Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A bright and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, zesty lemon, and pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • 8 oz Pasta (any shape you prefer, e.g., penne, spaghetti)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 lemon Lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • optional Fresh Parsley (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, slightly undercooked. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest and slice.
  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest; stir and scrape brown bits.
  • Return chicken to skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of additional lemon juice.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, lemon, Pasta