Italian Chicken Pasta
Quick and easy Italian-style pasta dish with chicken thighs, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
- ●8 ounces pastapenne or spaghetti work well
- ●3 tablespoons french olive oil
- ●4 tablespoons quenched lemon juice
- ●2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ●2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Stir in the lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the lemon sauce.
- 8
Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with the pasta.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley.