A light, healthy pasta dish made with papparedelle pasta, topped with lemon flavored chicken, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Author: Jennifer Drummond
Recipe type: Pasta
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
4 cups Pappardelle pasta (I used Trader Joe's Lemon Flavor)
1½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
12 oz chicken breast, skinless, boneless
¼ tsp. ground pepper
¼ tsp. salt
1 lemon,juiced and zested
5 leaves, basil, diced thin
4 tsp. Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook Pasta according to package. Once the pasta is done, drain the water and carefully mix with ½ tablespoon olive oil.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook until lightly golden on one side, flip, cook until lightly golden on the other side; about 5-6 minutes per side. (Note: you can also cut the chicken in chunks and cook it or serve it on the plate whole. I cooked it whole and than sliced it). Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and let it cook for about 2 minutes more.
Divide pasta between 4 plates. Evenly add the chicken between each plate. Top each plate with a teaspoon of Parmesan Cheese and sprinkle with basil.
Notes
I used lemon flavored pasta and added lemon flavored olive oil, but it is not necessary in this dish. The flavor of the lemon, basil and cheese together is wonderful.