Lemon Spaghetti With Chicken

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Bright and zesty one-pot pasta with tender chicken and fresh herbs
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This vibrant Lemon Spaghetti with Chicken is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that brings sunshine to your table. The dish combines tender bite-sized chicken pieces with spaghetti noodles, simmered in a bright sauce made from fresh lemon juice, honey, and aromatic rosemary. The result is a light yet satisfying meal with a perfect balance of citrus acidity, subtle sweetness, and herbal notes. It’s an excellent choice for busy evenings when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The one-pot method makes cleanup a breeze, allowing the pasta to absorb the savory chicken broth and lemon flavors as it cooks. Serve it immediately for the best texture and flavor, garnished with extra rosemary and a crack of black pepper.

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Lemon Spaghetti With Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 349.3
Dietary:
L Low-fat

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This vibrant Lemon Spaghetti with Chicken is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that brings sunshine to your table. The dish combines tender bite-sized chicken pieces with spaghetti noodles, simmered in a bright sauce made from fresh lemon juice, honey, and aromatic rosemary. The result is a light yet satisfying meal with a perfect balance of citrus acidity, subtle sweetness, and herbal notes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for busy evenings when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The one-pot method makes cleanup a breeze, allowing the pasta to absorb the savory chicken broth and lemon flavors as it cooks. Serve it immediately for the best texture and flavor, garnished with extra rosemary and a crack of black pepper.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt margarine in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and brown until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
  5. Add chicken broth, water, lemon juice, honey, lemon peel, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the same pan.
  6. Bring the liquid mixture to a boil.
  7. Add the uncooked spaghetti to the boiling liquid.
  8. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Meanwhile, cut the cooked chicken into 2-inch strips if not already bite-sized.
  10. Add the chicken strips back into the spaghetti mixture.
  11. Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  12. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 349.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.9g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 66.7g23%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 13.3g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a vegan version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Use fresh rosemary for the best flavor; dried rosemary can be used but reduce the quantity to 1 1/2 teaspoons.

Ensure you use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth to restore moisture.

You can substitute spaghetti with linguine or angel hair pasta for a different texture.

Keywords: lemon, chicken, spaghetti, pasta, rosemary, one-pot, weeknight, dinner, citrus, easy, quick, healthy, simmered, light, zesty, main, meal, family, comfort, simple
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