Description
Lemon garlic chicken pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic for a delightful dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 large lemons (about 1/2 cup)
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- 2. Cook the pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook your pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3. Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 4. Add garlic and lemon: Lower the heat slightly, add minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for one minute. Squeeze in lemon juice.
- 5. Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with chicken and garlic. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
- 6. Finish: Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley until evenly coated.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider mixing in spinach or cherry tomatoes during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for alternative protein options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 260g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg