lemon basil pasta

Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta tastes like it is straight out of a restaurant kitchen, but is so easy to make, and only takes as little as 20 minutes to make! Enjoy this filling pasta dinner with a slice of garlic bread and roasted veggies!

Lemon Basil Chicken

chicken breast cutlets ((5-6 thin pieces))

olive oil

eggs

parmesan

flour

tsp Italian Seasoning

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

chicken broth ((or white wine))

tbsp butter

garlic

lemon juice ((about 1 lemon))

basil (about 15 leaves)

oz pasta

Prepare pasta per package directions.

Begin by scrambling the eggs in one bowl and combining the Salt, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, flour, and grated parmesan in another bowl. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast cutlets and sear for 2 minutes on each side. The chicken should release when it is ready to turn.

Then place the lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 3-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to a internal temp of 165˚F. (Time will vary based on thickness of the chicken.) Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic and increase the heat to medium. Stir until the butter is melted.

Add the chicken stock (or wine) and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.  Simmer until it has reduced by about 1/3, then stir in the basil and pasta.

Nestle the chicken into the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Enjoy!

Lemon Basil White Bean Pasta is a light pasta dish mixing your favorite pasta, white beans, lemon juice, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. This pasta dish uses minimal ingredients making it a very easy weeknight dish.

Lemon Basil Pasta

pasta

extra virgin olive oil (divided)

oregano

red pepper {optional}

basil (finely shredded plus more for garnish)

lemon

Cannelini Beans {or try chickpeas

Boil the pasta according to the package. Once the pasta is done cooking save 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta and set aside.

In a large skillet heat 2 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the dried oregano, crushred red pepper and sauté for another minute.

Add the pasta, white beans, remaining olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix well. Add the reserved pasta in small amounts until you reach the desired consistency for the lemon sauce mixing continuously.

Garnish the pasta with Parmesan cheese {optional}, fresh parsley and basil.

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