Lemon Chicken Pasta: Easy Family Recipe for a Zesty Dinner
A delicious and easy Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe that’s perfect for the family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper.
- Mix cooked pasta into the skillet and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Pasta, family dinner, easy recipe