Description
This Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, zesty lemon, and savory Parmesan tossed with pasta. It’s a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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 water, add pasta, and cook until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil and butter until nearly cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add white wine, broth, lemon juice, zest, and Italian seasoning. Simmer.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta with Parmesan, then add chicken back to the skillet. Cook briefly until chicken is fully done.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges, parsley or thyme, and extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
