Lemon and Parsley Chicken Pasta

Penne pasta tossed with sliced chicken breast, fresh lemon, freshly chopped parsley, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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servings: 4

total time: 30 minutes

added on 12/18/2016

recipe by: Frankie

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In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and flip the chicken breasts around in the oil and seasoning to coat.
Heat a large saute pan over medium heat.
When the pan is hot, lay in the chicken breasts then cover with a lid and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and allow to cool while you make the pasta.
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Drain the pasta reserving 1/4-cup of the pasta water then set the pasta and reserved pasta water aside.
Slice the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces then place in a large bowl.
Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the bowl and toss to combine with the chicken.
Stir in the reserved pasta then season with salt & pepper to taste.

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