Very easy
Lemon Chicken & Spinach Pasta
5 minutesPrep time
18 minutesCook time
626 cal.Per serving
Ingredients for 1
1
Chicken breast
2.5 oz
Pasta (spaghetti)
1/8 cup
Heavy cream
1 handful
Spinach (fresh)
1 tbsp
Parmesan (grated)
1/2
Lemon
Utensils
Stovetop, Pot (small), Frying pan, Colander, Grater, Knife
recipe
- Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water per serving. Drain the pasta & set aside. - Step 2
Cut the chicken into thin strips. Zest the lemon. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken & stir. Zest the lemon into the pan (about 1/2 tbsp per serving). Cut the lemon in half & add about 1 tbsp of juice per serving. Season with salt & pepper. Cook, stirring for 2-3 min. - Step 3
Add the cream & reserved pasta water to the pan. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5-7 min, or until the chicken is cooked through. Fold in the fresh spinach leaves. Season with salt & pepper. Remove from the heat. - Step 4
Add the drained pasta to the pan. Mix it all together. Top with as much grated parmesan as you like! Serve & enjoy!