Lemon Garlic Chicken & Herbed Pasta Recipe

Don’t feel like making dinner tonight?

This takes less than 30 minutes and is so easy you can basically do it with your eyes closed.

Well, maybe not closed, but you get what I’m saying. My lemon garlic herbed pasta is so rich with flavor, your family will think you spent forever prepping it.

A simple dressing with ingredients you already have on hand and pasta is really all you need! Add the chicken and the greens and you take it up another notch!

Even though I love cooking, I have many nights where I just don’t wanna move off the couch and making dinner seems overwhelming. When I have those days, I make this.

Not only is my lazy habits satisfied but so is my stomach.

Follow along with the 📝 recipes below👇🏾👇🏾

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Lemon Garlic Herb Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Rating: 5.0/5

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes 15 Minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• 1/2 Pound Spaghetti or Pasta of your choice

Dressing:

• 3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Good Quality)
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (Fresh is Preferred)
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Greens:

• 8-10 Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1/4 cup Italian Parsley, Chopped
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Spinach

Chicken:

• 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Season with - 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning, Pinch of Cayenne, Salt and Pepper to taste.

Instructions

1. Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Grill until chicken is fully cooked reaching and internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Allow to set 5 minutes then slice into strips. Set aside.

2. Cook Pasta according to package instructions.

3. Meanwhile prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and all seasonings. Shake or whisk well until creamy. Set aside.

4. Drain cooked pasta and return it to its pot. Add the dressing and greens. Stir well. The heat of the pasta will start to wilt the greens. Add chicken, stir, and serve immediately.