Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken and Pasta
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4.5
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Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken and Pasta
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🍋🍗🥬 EASY and ready in 15 minutes with comforting pasta, juicy chicken, and there is so much ZESTY flavor from the lemon, basil, and spinach! A family favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini cooked according to package directions (small shells, wheels, bowtie, penne, or small-shaped pasta may be substituted)
- 1.25 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup fresh basil minced, or to taste
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Instructions
- To a large pot, boil the pasta according to package directions; drain and return to the large pot.
- While pasta cooks, to a separate large skillet, add the chicken, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, evenly season with lemon pepper, salt, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- Add the garlic and cook for one minute, or until fragrant. Stir nearly constantly.
- Add the lemon juice, half the spinach, stir to combine, and cover skillet with a lid for about 2 minutes to encourage spinach to wilt.
- Add the remaining half of the spinach, and stir to combine until wilted.
- Add the chicken, spinach, and all cooking juices to the pot with the cooked pasta, and stir to combine.
- Add the basil, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and stir to combine. Serve immediately. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Optionally stir in about 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest for extra lemon flavor at the end.
- Optionally add about 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese at the end.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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