Italian Lemon Chicken Pasta
A delightful dish that marries the vibrancy of Italian cuisine with comforting home-cooked flavors. This Italian Lemon Chicken Pasta features lemony chicken and pasta, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lemon and broth: Lower heat, add lemon zest and juice, and chicken broth. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Combine everything: Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss in sliced chicken and mix until hot.
- Garnish and serve: Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms or zucchini. Add chickpeas for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Italian, pasta, chicken, lemon, quick meal, family dinner