4.7 from 42 votes
Lemon Chicken Pasta (30 Minute)
Don't settle for plain noodles when you can have this lemon and herb-flavored chicken pasta instead. It's crazy easy and cooks in only 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 508 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 oz pasta any of your favorites
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast boneless & skinless
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Set a cup of pasta water aside and drain the remainder.
- Preheat a deep frying pan with oil. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Brown chicken on all sides until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set it aside. Slice into bite size pieces.
- To the same frying pan, reduce heat, add in butter and minced garlic. Cook it for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cooked pasta, sliced chicken, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and parmesan to pan and toss everything together. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
508kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
986mg
(41%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
639IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
238mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 986mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 639IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.