Description
A delightful dish combining the zest of lemon with savory garlic and chicken, tossed with pasta and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 8 oz pasta
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Remember to reserve some pasta water for later use.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add to skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Pour in lemon juice and stir well to coat the chicken.
- Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet, tossing everything together.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Ideal for meal prep; reheat in the microwave and add a splash of lemon to refresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg