Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
A delightful and zesty Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken with a tangy lemon sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is bursting with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape)
Chicken:
- 4 thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- fresh-ground black pepper
- zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 Tablespoons butter (divided)
Lemon Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- lemon wedges (for serving)
- fresh parsley or thyme (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water, add salt, cook pasta until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Cook in skillet until golden. Set aside.
- Make Lemon Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add wine, broth, lemon juice, zest, and seasoning. Simmer.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta and Parmesan to the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the skillet. Cook briefly until fully done. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Lemon Pasta, Pasta with Lemon Sauce
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