Description
Indulge in a delightful meal with this flavorful Lemon Garlic Chicken served over a bed of Parmesan-coated Bowtie Pasta. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 10 ounces bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the bowtie pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken and cook in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add lemon juice and zest. Stir in cooked pasta, Parmesan, and pasta water.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken to the skillet, toss everything together. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Add spinach or steamed broccoli for extra veggies.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a richer sauce, add heavy cream or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
