Pappardelle Pasta with Lemon Chicken
 
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A light, healthy pasta dish made with papparedelle pasta, topped with lemon flavored chicken, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
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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
  1. Cook Pasta according to package. Once the pasta is done, drain the water and carefully mix with ½ tablespoon olive oil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipe Calories: 350 Fat: 8 Carbohydrates: 43 Sugar: 0 Fiber: 2 Protein: 27 Cholesterol: 49
Recipe by PB + P Design at https://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/2015/01/20/pappardelle-pasta-with-lemon-chicken/