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lemon butter chicken pasta with spinach is easy to make and a family favorite dinner
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Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta

Delicious Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta is easy to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Keyword: chicken, easy dinner, lemon, pasta, spinach
Servings: 8 people
Author: jenahoward

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken I prefer chicken breasts, but any boneless chicken works
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
  • Lemon Zest of one lemon
  • 4 Lemons sliced
  • 2 dashes Crushed Red Pepper
  • 8 oz Spinach
  • 1 box Spaghetti or any pasta!

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, 10 minutes per side.
  • While chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and set aside.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add butter to skillet and let it melt.
  • Next, add garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft.
    garlic butter sauce
  • Then add lemon juice, zest, and slices. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes. Pour in 1/4 cup reserved water.
    lemon slices and lemon zest
  • Return chicken to skillet, along with spinach. Gently toss until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Add pasta and toss until combined. (Add more pasta water and/or butter if desired.)
  • Top with Parmesan.
  • ENJOY!
    lemon butter chicken pasta with spinach is easy to make and a family favorite dinner