Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
A delicious and zesty chicken pasta dish infused with garlic and fresh lemon flavor, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (8 oz) spaghetti pasta
- (2) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- (4 tbsp) olive oil
- (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1) lemon, zested and juiced
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (1/4 tsp) crushed red pepper flakes
- (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped
- (1/4 cups) grated parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, season both sides of the (2) chicken breasts with (1/2 tsp) salt and (1/2 tsp) black pepper.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, add (2 tbsp) olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining (2 tbsp) olive oil and (3 cloves) minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the sliced chicken, (1 lemon) zest, (1/4 cup) lemon juice, and (1/4 tsp) crushed red pepper flakes. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in (1/4 cup) fresh parsley. Serve the pasta warm, topped with (1/4 cup) grated parmesan cheese.
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