Lemon Chicken Pasta

Name: Lemon Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked pasta; 2 chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning; salt & pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
537 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Nina Acevedo

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This zesty lemon chicken pasta recipe is quick, simple to make, and has a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce. It's ready in just 30 minutes for a weeknight treat!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces uncooked pasta I used spaghetti
2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon parsley chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. You will need to use a bit of the hot pasta water in step 6 of the recipe, so don't drain it before then.
Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise (so you have 4 thinner pieces). Season them with the garlic powder, lemon pepper, and a bit of salt & pepper (go easy on it especially if the lemon pepper contains a lot of salt).
Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes/side or until it's cooked through (165F), then transfer it to a plate.
Take the skillet off the heat for a minute or two so the pan cools down a bit, then return it to the burner over medium heat.
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt, then stir in the garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds.
Add in the lemon juice + zest, Italian seasoning, parsley, and 2 tablespoons of the hot pasta water.
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Take the skillet off the heat.
Slice the chicken, then add it back to the skillet and toss everything together. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese, season with salt & pepper as needed, and serve immediately.

Notes

This pasta is quite lemony, so feel free to add a bit less lemon juice and/or zest than suggested if you're not a big fan.
If needed, add a little more of the hot pasta water than suggested (keep tossing to get a smooth sauce).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 537kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 402mg (17%) Potassium 591mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 493IU (10%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 537 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	537kcal	27%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	106mg	35%
Sodium	402mg	17%
Potassium	591mg	13%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	493IU	10%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	168mg	17%
Iron	2mg	11%