Lemon Chicken Pasta

This zesty lemon chicken pasta recipe is quick, simple to make, and has a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce. It's ready in just 30 minutes for a weeknight treat!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked pasta (I used spaghetti)
• 2 chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. You will need to use a bit of the hot pasta water in step 6 of the recipe, so don't drain it before then.
2. 2Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise (so you have 4 thinner pieces). Season them with the garlic powder, lemon pepper, and a bit of salt & pepper (go easy on it especially if the lemon pepper contains a lot of salt).
3. 3Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes/side or until it's cooked through (165F), then transfer it to a plate.
4. 4Take the skillet off the heat for a minute or two so the pan cools down a bit, then return it to the burner over medium heat.
5. 5Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt, then stir in the garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds.
6. 6Add in the lemon juice + zest, Italian seasoning, parsley, and 2 tablespoons of the hot pasta water.
7. 7Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Take the skillet off the heat.
8. 8Slice the chicken, then add it back to the skillet and toss everything together. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese, season with salt & pepper as needed, and serve immediately.