Name: Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 12 oz. angel hair -; 1/4 c. butter -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped -; 1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 4 lemons) -; 1 lemon, thinly sliced into half moons -; Zest of 1 lemon -; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes -; 3 c. baby spinach -; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta

1. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

2. 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts -

3. Kosher salt -

4. Freshly ground black pepper -

5. 12 oz. angel hair -

6. 1/4 c. butter -

7. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

8. 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped -

9. 1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 4 lemons) -

10. 1 lemon, thinly sliced into half moons -

11. Zest of 1 lemon -

12. Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes -

13. 3 c. baby spinach -

14. 1/4 c. grated Parmesan -

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to aboil. Cook angel hair according to package directions until al dente.Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.

3. Stage

Transfer chicken to a plate and add butter to the skillet. Let melt, then add garlic and red onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then add lemon juice, zest, and slices. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until lemon slices start to soften. Pour in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water.

4. Stage

Dice the cooked chicken into 1-inch pieces and return chicken to skillet, along with spinach. Gently toss until wilted, 1to 2 minutes.

5. Stage

Add angel hair and toss until combined. (Add more pasta water if desired.)

6. Stage

Top with grated Parmesan.