5 from 44 votes
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Lemon Chicken Pasta combines cooked linguini with sautéed chicken thighs, shiitake and cremini mushrooms, garlic, shallot, and a bright lemon dressing of zest and juice. Red pepper flakes add a mild heat, while chives and Italian cheese mix finish the dish with fresh, savory notes. The resulting meal balances earthy mushrooms, tender chicken, and citrus brightness in a pasta dish that cooks entirely on the stovetop.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
612 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian, American
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.
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Notes
- Select mushroom varieties that look fresh and appealing for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612
% 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.