Peppered Lemon Chicken Pasta |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A delicious chicken and pasta meal. Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked dried spaghetti (or linguine) |
1/4 cup unsalted butter |
1 lb chicken breast, cut in small chunks |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
3/4 cup sliced green onion |
Directions:
1. Break spaghetti in half; cook according to package directions in 4-quart saucepan.
2. Drain; remove pasta from pan; keep warm.
3. Melt butter in same pan until sizzling; add chicken.
4. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Stir in lemon juice, salt and ground red pepper.
6. Return cooked spaghetti to pan; toss to coat.
7. Remove from heat, stir in green onions.
8. Variation: Fresh, unpeeled, uncooked shrimp can be substituted for chicken.
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