Description
Experience the zesty explosion of flavors with our Lemon Chicken Pasta. This dish features tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a refreshing lemon sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this easy recipe combines vibrant ingredients for a meal that is both visually appealing and absolutely delicious. Let’s dive into making this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt generously, and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, toss in chicken pieces; cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet once chicken is golden; sauté for about 30 seconds. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice.
- Stir in cooked pasta along with reserved lemon zest and grated Parmesan. Mix well until every strand glistens with flavor.
- Finish with chopped basil before serving for an aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg