Description
A bright and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, al dente spaghetti, and a vibrant lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Sear the chicken in a non-stick skillet with olive oil, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet to rest.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet with melted butter over medium-low heat until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest, reducing slightly to create a sauce.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if dry.
- Serve sliced chicken on top of pasta and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing chicken and sauce in advance, then reheat before serving. For extra depth, consider adding white wine to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta, quick dinner recipes, easy pasta recipes, Italian cuisine