Lemon Spaghetti With Chicken

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.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 349.3

Dietary: Low-fat

Description

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

16 ounce Spaghetti or Thin Spaghetti

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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