Lemon Chicken Pasta

Name: Lemon Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 lemon; 1 cup Parmesan Cheese; 8 oz Spaghetti; sea salt; freshly ground pepper; fresh spearmint leaves; Lemon wedges

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
703 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Greek, International

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Nevaeh Trevino

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The beauty of this lemon chicken pasta lies in its simplicity. All you need are chicken thighs, pasta, lemons, butter, extra virgin olive oil, and a hunk of Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken thighs skinless and boneless
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 lemon juiced and zested
1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
8 oz Spaghetti half of a packet
sea salt
freshly ground pepper

For serving

fresh spearmint leaves
Lemon wedges

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Instructions

Season the chicken with sea salt and freshly ground pepper on all sides.
Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil and the chicken thighs and saute on all sides. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through—transfer the chicken to a plate.
Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Reserve some pasta water for later.
Add butter and garlic over medium heat in the same skillet. Sauté the sliced garlic until fragrant.
Add the pasta and stir. Add the lemon juice, zest, and grated parmesan, and stir. Use some reserved pasta water to loosen up the sauce if you need to.
Return the chicken with its juices to the pasta. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.Finish the dish by drizzling some lemon juice and sprinkling some zest and fresh spearmint leaves on top.

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Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 703kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Potassium 427mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 552IU (11%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 329mg (33%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 703 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	703kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	42g	65%
Saturated Fat	16g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	17g	85%
Trans Fat	0.4g	20%
Cholesterol	150mg	50%
Sodium	559mg	23%
Potassium	427mg	9%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	552IU	11%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	329mg	33%
Iron	2mg	11%