Lemon Chicken Pasta (30 Minute)
Don't settle for plain noodles when you can have this lemon and herb-flavored chicken pasta instead. It's crazy easy and cooks in only 30 minutes!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 508kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz pasta any of your favorites
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast boneless & skinless
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Set a cup of pasta water aside and drain the remainder.
- Preheat a deep frying pan with oil. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Brown chicken on all sides until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set it aside. Slice into bite size pieces.
- To the same frying pan, reduce heat, add in butter and minced garlic. Cook it for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cooked pasta, sliced chicken, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and parmesan to pan and toss everything together. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 986mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 2mg