Savory 15-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
A quick and satisfying meal combining chicken breasts, lemon, and garlic with pasta for a refreshing flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and toss to combine.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the chicken and toss together, adding reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quick cooking. Substitute spaghetti with gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option. Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor, but bottled works too.