Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
12 oz penne pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 lemons (zest and juice)
1 tbsp fresh basil (plus extra for garnish)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in an oven-safe pan, sauté garlic, sear chicken for 5 minutes.
Add lemon juice, zest, water, and cooked pasta to the pan.
Simmer 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente and chicken is cooked.
Toss with butter, basil, parmesan, and optional chili flakes.
Serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers reheat well.
Adjust lemon zest for brightness.
Chili flakes are optional for heat.
Use fusilli or rigatoni as pasta substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Quick Chicken
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 oz chicken + pasta)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg