Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and quick dish that combines zesty lemon and aromatic garlic for a flavorful meal your family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in fresh lemon juice and a splash of reserved pasta water to create a sauce.
- Add cooked pasta directly into the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Slice chicken and place over pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating seasonal vegetables like spinach or asparagus.
- Shrimp can be used as an alternative protein for a seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg