Peppered Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz uncooked dried spaghetti (or linguine)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 lb chicken breast, cut in small chunks
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
3/4 cup sliced green onion

Directions:

Break spaghetti in half; cook according to package directions in 4-quart saucepan.
Drain; remove pasta from pan; keep warm.
Melt butter in same pan until sizzling; add chicken.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice, salt and ground red pepper.
Return cooked spaghetti to pan; toss to coat.
Remove from heat, stir in green onions.
Variation: Fresh, unpeeled, uncooked shrimp can be substituted for chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	617.54 Kcal (2586 kJ)
Calories from fat	276.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.77g	47%
Cholesterol	76.99mg	26%
Sodium	905.47mg	38%
Potassium	406.55mg	9%
Total Carbs	61.37g	20%
Sugars	2.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	12%
Protein	24.69g	49%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	44.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	293.71 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.64g	47%
Cholesterol	36.62mg	26%
Sodium	430.65mg	38%
Potassium	193.36mg	9%
Total Carbs	29.19g	20%
Sugars	1.3g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	12%
Protein	11.74g	49%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	17%
Calcium	21.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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