Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of this delightful Zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta. With a perfect balance of tangy lemon, savory chicken, and comforting pasta, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your weekly meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with lemon pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add broth, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer, then stir in butter and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, add pasta, toss to coat. Season and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream with the Parmesan.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or asparagus for added vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
