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super lemon chicken and pasta

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Tarpening
Marina, CA

I pinched this recipe from SandyJJ and decided to make a few personalized changes. My 7 year old grand-daughter Jordan came up with the name, and it really IS super!

(1 rating)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For super lemon chicken and pasta

  • CHICKEN PREP:
  • 1 1/2 lb
    chicken breasts
  • pinch
    salt and pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    lemon zest, grated
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 stick
    butter, melted
  • 1 c
    white wine (i use pinot grigio)
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    minced garlic (i use dried)
  • 1/2 c
    lemon juice
  • 1/3 c
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    rosemary, dried
  • pinch
    salt and pepper
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley chopped
  • 16 oz
    thin spaghetti
  • parmesan cheese

How To Make super lemon chicken and pasta

  • 1
    Mix all sauce ingredients except parsley in a pan. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes. The last 5 minutes add the chopped parsley and stir.
  • 2
    Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • 3
    While sauce is simmering start chicken prep. Add the 1/2 tablespoon of butter to fry pan. Add chicken at a medium temperature. Grate the lemon over the chicken pieces and sprinkle a touch of salt and pepper. I have used chicken cutlets and also chicken tenders. Both work well. Cook for about 6 minutes on both sides till slightly browned.
  • 4
    After chicken is browned turn the heat up a smidge and pour a 1/2 cup of the sauce over the chicken and give it just a few minutes. I actually let my chicken cook with in the sauce for about 25 minutes last night and it was yummy and tender!
  • 5
    Drain pasta and pour the sauce over and toss the pasta thoroughly. Lay the chicken on the pasta, sprinkle Parmesan to taste and enjoy! I made this last night and it was gorgeous! My biggest problem is remembering to take a pic of the meal before digging in. Hope to take that picture soon!
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