Description
Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh spinach, and creamy pasta, all elevated by zesty lemon and rich Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 12 oz pasta of your choice (like fettuccine or penne)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in fresh spinach until just wilted.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken mixture in the skillet. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot with additional Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg