Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that perfectly balances tender chicken and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a bright and zesty lemon sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its vibrant flavors and appealing presentation, this Lemon Chicken Pasta is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic: mix in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta: boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine: drain the pasta and toss it with the chicken and sauce in the skillet until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg