Description
A quick and delicious pasta dish with tender chicken, garlic, and lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions until it reaches al dente. Once it’s ready, drain it and set it aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breasts to the skillet and season them generously with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until it turns golden brown and is cooked through, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until you can smell that fragrant aroma filling your kitchen.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, then add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Serve hot, and don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if you like!
Notes
Cook pasta al dente to avoid mushy texture. Use fresh garlic for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, quick dinner, lemon garlic chicken