Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and zesty dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a tangy lemon sauce for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for any occasion, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese adding the finishing touch, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or basil), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet, sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat to rest.
- In the same skillet, add lemon juice and reserved pasta water, scraping browned bits to enhance flavor.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the lemon sauce in the skillet. Slice rested chicken and mix it in.
- Serve warm with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg