Lemon Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
612 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian, American
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Description
This recipe starts with boiling linguini to al dente and setting it aside. Garlic, shallot, and mixed mushrooms are sautéed in olive oil until tender, followed by adding bite-sized chicken thigh pieces cooked through. The seasoning includes salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to bring warmth and depth.
After cooking, the pasta is mixed back into the skillet with lemon zest, lemon juice, and freshly snipped chives, creating a fresh and zesty flavor profile. Incorporating a handful of shredded Italian cheese mix at the end adds a savory, melty component that blends with the sauce and ingredients.
This pasta serves well as a main dish for lunch or dinner. Pair it with a simple salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. The recipe’s flexibility allows choosing mushrooms based on availability or preference.
The note suggests choosing the best looking mushrooms at the market to optimize flavor and texture. Adjusting seasoning to taste is recommended before serving.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces linguini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 shallot roughly chopped
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 6 ounces cremini mushroom sliced
- 1 lb chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 chives snipped, bunch
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- Italian cheese mix shredded, handful
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic, shallots and mushrooms and sauté for 6-7 minutes until tender. Add the chicken and sauté until fully cooked - about 10 minutes more. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, add the drained pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice and chives. Toss everything together and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with cheese mixed in.
Notes
- Select mushroom varieties that look fresh and appealing for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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