Description
A flavorful dish combining lemon, garlic, chicken, and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon garlic chicken pasta