Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, creamy plant-based cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta. This vibrant and satisfying meal balances zest and comfort, perfect for weeknight dinners and adaptable to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 200g pasta of your choice (spaghetti or linguine recommended)
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheese (plant-based), shredded or crumbled
Produce and Fresh Ingredients
- 2 fresh lemons, juiced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Pantry and Condiments
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté the garlic and combine flavors: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté on medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, taking care not to burn it. Stir in fresh lemon juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and grape juice. Mix well to combine and develop the sauce’s flavor.
- Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine and finish the dish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta, plant-based cheese (plant-based), and fresh parsley. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
- Reserve pasta water to perfectly bind sauce and pasta.
- Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness and enhance aroma.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve their color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon garlic chicken pasta, plant-based cheese pasta, quick chicken pasta, lemon pasta, garlic chicken dinner
