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Lemon Chicken Pasta

A refreshing and zesty pasta dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant lemon, and fresh herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Chicken
  • 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken sliced into strips
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 lemon zest and juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream before serving.

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