Elevate your lunchtime experience with our Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta—a culinary symphony that harmonizes the bold flavors of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and succulent chicken. This pasta dish isn’t just a meal; it’s a culinary escapade that promises to tantalize your taste buds and add a touch of gourmet flair to your lunch routine.
An Ode to Flavor: Our Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta is a celebration of vibrant flavors. Imagine the citrusy zing of lemon, the aromatic allure of garlic, and the tender juiciness of chicken, all dancing together on a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. It’s not just lunch; it’s a culinary journey.
Ingredients for Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine or your favorite pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken slices and cook until browned on both sides and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, adding a bit of reserved pasta water if needed to create a luscious sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh parsley over the pasta. Serve with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Prep and Cook Time: Crafting this delightful pasta dish requires approximately 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking. In just under 35 minutes, you’ll have a restaurant-worthy lunch on your plate, ready to be savored.
Serving Size and Gastronomic Pleasure: This recipe yields enough to serve four hungry souls, making it perfect for a family lunch or a delightful gathering with friends. Each serving is a symphony of flavors that contributes to an indulgence factor that transcends the ordinary, offering approximately 450 calories per portion.
Unleash Culinary Magic: Dive into a realm of culinary magic with our Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta. Whether you’re a cooking enthusiast or someone looking to elevate their lunch game, this recipe promises an experience that blends ease with gourmet appeal. Prepare to be transported by the symphony of flavors that await you in each delightful forkful.
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine or your favorite pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken slices and cook until browned on both sides and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, adding a bit of reserved pasta water if needed to create a luscious sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh parsley over the pasta. Serve with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.