Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta with Fresh Spinach
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Stir in lemon juice, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until sauce slightly thickens.
5. Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet. Toss to combine. Add a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: Approximately 450 per serving (estimate)