Description
This Lemon Chicken Pasta is a bright and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, tangy lemon, and savory Parmesan cheese for a satisfying meal that comes together in no time.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta any shape
Chicken:
- 4 thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- fresh-ground black pepper
- zest of 1 large lemon
Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 Tablespoons butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
- fresh parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until just shy of al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown; set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Saute garlic and red pepper flakes, then add wine, broth, lemon juice, zest, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine: Toss pasta with Parmesan in the sauce, then add chicken back to the skillet.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges, herbs, and extra Parmesan; serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
