Thin-Sliced Lemon Chicken

Quick-cooking thin chicken breasts sautéed to perfection with bright lemon and herbs, served alongside tender roasted asparagus and garlic-kissed pasta for a complete, fresh Italian meal.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.47/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• sauté
• roast
• quick
• healthy
• fresh
• classic

Ingredients

• 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1.5 pound asparagus (ends trimmed)
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 8 ounce spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
2. While asparagus roasts, pat the chicken breasts dry and season with garlic powder, dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper on both sides.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet, squeeze fresh lemon juice over it, and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the skillet, tossing with the garlic butter. If desired, stir in Parmesan cheese.
6. Serve the thin-sliced lemon chicken alongside the garlic pasta and roasted asparagus. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 388
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbohydrates: 39.7 g
• Fat: 11.6 g
• Fiber: 5.9 g
• Sodium: 659 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
• Sugar: 3.3 g
• Cholesterol: 86 mg