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Lemon Basil Chicken
Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta tastes like it is straight out of a restaurant kitchen, but is so easy to make, and only takes as little as 20 minutes to make! Enjoy this filling pasta dinner with a slice of garlic bread and roasted veggies!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 527 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast cutlets (5-6 thin pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 6 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil about 15 leaves
- 8 oz pasta
Instructions
- Prepare pasta per package directions.
- Begin by scrambling the eggs in one bowl and combining the Salt, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, flour, and grated parmesan in another bowl. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast cutlets and sear for 2 minutes on each side. The chicken should release when it is ready to turn.
- Then place the lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 3-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to a internal temp of 165˚F. (Time will vary based on thickness of the chicken.) Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic and increase the heat to medium. Stir until the butter is melted.
- Add the chicken stock (or wine) and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Simmer until it has reduced by about 1/3, then stir in the basil and pasta.
- Nestle the chicken into the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Potassium
595mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
704IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
237mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 704IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.