Citrus Chicken And Pasta Recipes

LEMON BUTTER GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside. While pasta is cooking, being cooking the chicken.
• To a large, high-sided skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly and generously season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping and stirring frequently so the chicken cooks evenly.
• When chicken has cooked through about halfway, add the garlic, and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant, stir nearly consistently.
• Add the butter, lemon juice, and stir nearly continuously until butter melts and chicken is cooked through, another 5 minutes, or as necessary.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the chicken and stir well to combine and coat evenly.
• Add the parsley and stir to combine.
• Evenly sprinkle the Parmesan and stir to combine if desired (or keep it on top without stirring it in as shown in my photos). Taste and check for seasoning balance and if necessary add more salt and/or pepper before serving. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, 10 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to aboil. Cook angel hair according to package directions until al dente.Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
• Transfer chicken to a plate and add butter to the skillet. Let melt, then add garlic and red onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then add lemon juice, zest, and slices. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until lemon slices start to soften. Pour in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water.
• Dice the cooked chicken into 1-inch pieces and return chicken to skillet, along with spinach. Gently toss until wilted, 1to 2 minutes.
• Add angel hair and toss until combined. (Add more pasta water if desired.)
• Top with grated Parmesan.

EASY LEMON PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until al dente. Drain well.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large grill pan over medium high and add chicken. Grill until golden and completely cooked. Remove to a plate and slice.
• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to a saute pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and saute until fragrant. Add the cooked pasta and turn heat off. Mix all together.
• Remove pasta to a large bowl. Add chicken to the warm pasta and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in chopped parsley. Add the juice of 2 lemons and mix. Before serving top with Parmesan.

LEMON CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess., Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; add garlic. Cook and stir 30-60 seconds or until garlic is lightly browned. Add wine to pan; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan, until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in lemon juice., Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; place in a large bowl. Add cheese, 1/3 cup parsley, half of the garlic mixture, and remaining salt and pepper; toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Serve with chicken. Drizzle with remaining garlic mixture; sprinkle with remaining parsley. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.