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Lemon Butter Garlic Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic in a buttery sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Dairy & Fats

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Lemon

  • 1 piece lemon, juiced and zested

Broth & Seasonings

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Fresh parsley

  • 1 bunch chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in 2 tbsp butter over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden. Rest and slice.
  • In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
  • Pour in chicken broth, bring to simmer. Add pasta and toss to coat, adjusting with reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Add sliced chicken, mix, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, lemon, Pasta