Description
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add lemon juice and zest, stirring to combine.
- Toss cooked pasta and sliced chicken in the pan with the lemon garlic sauce. Mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
