Lemon Herb Chicken Pasta
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4
Delicious Lemon Herb Chicken Pasta recipe shared by Tyler DiSiena on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add the chicken pieces to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides.
- Step 3: Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Step 4: Add the penne pasta and dried Italian herbs to the pot.
- Step 5: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Step 6: Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the chicken is cooked through.
- Step 7: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Step 8: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Step 9: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
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