Description
A simple and delicious lemon garlic chicken pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Combine chicken mixture with cooked spaghetti.
- Toss in parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Top with grated parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon garlic chicken pasta