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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic Mushroom Pasta


Zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken over Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 200g (7 oz) penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra lemon zest and cracked pepper, for garnish


Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, rub chicken breasts with lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper, and salt.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and browned.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in Greek yogurt until smooth.
  7. Slice the chicken. Add pasta to the skillet and toss with sauce until coated.
  8. Serve pasta topped with chicken slices. Garnish with parsley, lemon zest, and cracked pepper.


Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 2 servings