Quick Lemon Pepper Pasta with Chicken
This lemon pepper chicken pasta recipe is as simple as boiling pasta and while it cooks, to a separate skillet add bite-sized pieces of chicken breast and season it with lemon pepper, garlic, and lemon juice before adding fresh baby spinach. Combine the cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, add fresh fragrant basil, and get ready to serve. So fast, easy, ready in minutes, and full of robust lemon flavor which complements the basil perfectly. This lemon chicken pasta is a guaranteed family favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Who can say no to al dente pasta, juicy chicken, and all that lemon peppery and basil goodness?
Ingredients in Lemon Pepper Chicken Past
To make this lemon pepper chicken and pasta recipe, you’ll need:
Cooked rotiniChicken breastsLemon pepper Kosher saltGarlicLemon juiceFresh baby spinachFresh basil
How to Make Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta
This is a 15-minute pasta recipe — it’s as easy as it gets! Pair it with a simple green side salad and you’ve got dinner on the table in no time.
Tips for Making Lemon Pepper Pasta with Chicken
Extra lemon flavor: If you are a true lemon fanatic like my daughter, add a bit of lemon zest at the end. In addition to the lemon pepper and lemon juice, this really takes the lemon flavor over the top, but I recommend this only if you’re really into lemony things. Optional cheese: If you want to take this into a cheesy realm, add freshly grated Parmesan cheese at the end. I didn’t but I know it would take this lighter comfort food recipe squarely into pure comfort food territory. Do as your waistline prefers. Chicken: I always have chicken breasts on hand, which is why I used them in this recipe.
What to Serve with the Pasta
Keep things simple by serving the lemon pepper pasta and chicken with a green side salad or steamed veggies. Or, prepare one or more of the following sides:
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