Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines succulent chicken, al dente pasta, and a refreshing lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this quick recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes. With bright flavors and creamy texture, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add chicken broth and lemon juice; stir to combine.
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together to coat.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top while warm, allowing it to melt slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg