Savory Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients

For the Lemon Herb Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Garlic Butter Pasta:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they're fully coated in the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off.
3. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
4. Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 3: Prepare the Garlic Butter Pasta
1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Assemble and Serve
1. Slice the rested chicken breasts and serve atop the garlic butter pasta.
2. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Lemon Herb Chicken, Garlic Butter Pasta, Lunch, Gourmet Recipe, Chicken Pasta Dish, Stove Cooking, Easy Lunch Idea, Flavorful Chicken, Herb Infused, Family Meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories for the entire dish: 1,280

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