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Pasta with chicken, peas, garlic, and lemon garnish.

Quick Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta

430kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
A bright and flavorful pasta tossed with juicy chicken, garlic, and fresh lemon juice, a quick 25-minute dinner the whole family will love.
Servings 4
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-Inspired

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Cutting board + knife
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic; sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add butter and parmesan, stirring until melted into a light sauce.
  5. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
  6. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

Calories430kcalCarbohydrates48gProtein32gFat14g

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Notes

  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Can substitute shrimp for chicken.
  • Use whole-wheat pasta for extra fiber.

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