LEMON CHICKEN PASTA RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining. Return pasta to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to rest for 10 minutes. Slice chicken into strips.
• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook until starting to soften, 5 minutes. Add cream, broth, lemon juice, and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in cheeses and let cook until melted. Add lemon slices, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water and toss until combined.
• Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
• Two minutes before the pasta is done cooking, add the broccoli to the same pot cooking the pasta.
• Drain the pasta and broccoli and return to pan; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat (medium high) and add cooking spray. Sprinkle cubed chicken breasts with salt and pepper (optional) and red peper flakes. Add to pan and brown, 7-9 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and reserve.
• Leaving the pan on medium-high, add white wine and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan by scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
• Add butter to the pan and heat until melted. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth then simmer for an additional minute or two.
• Add reserved chicken and any juices formed back to the pot with the pasta and broccoli. Stir in lemon butter sauce and toss well. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
• Stir in olive oil before dividing between 6 plates. Serve with plenty of Parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.