Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
A flavorful and comforting dish of pasta mixed with juicy chicken, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with pasta substitution)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms and add spinach or kale. For spice lovers, add red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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