Description
A bright and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fresh citrus, and comforting pasta for a perfect meal any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the skillet: Pour olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in the skillet for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden-brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add lemon and greens: Pour in lemon juice and toss in lemon zest, then add spinach and basil, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Combine chicken and pasta: Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet with the cooked pasta, tossing everything together.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can marinate the chicken in lemon juice for extra flavor and customize with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg