Italian Lemon Chicken Pasta
A delightful dish featuring the tangy zest of lemon combined with savory chicken and pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest; bring to a simmer.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, mixing until well coated.
- Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice and do not overcook the pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian, Chicken, Pasta, Lemon, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal
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