Creamy Lemon Chicken Spaghetti
Chicken breasts are cooked in a light, bright lemon and goat cheese sauce and served over spaghetti for a fast, flavorful dinner!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ¾ lb. whole wheat spaghetti (or regular spaghetti)
- 1 lemon sliced in ¼-inch slices
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in ½-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz. goat cheese (see notes)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
For serving (optional):
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add lemon slices and sear for 1-2 minutes. Flip the lemon slices over and cook 1 more minute. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining two teaspoons olive oil to the pan. Add diced onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic to the pan and saute for an additional 30 seconds, stirring.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add to pan. Sear on both sides, about 3-5 minutes total. (The chicken doesn’t need to be cooked through at this point. It will continue to cook in the sauce.)
- Add goat cheese and chicken broth and stir to combine and melt the cheese.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 3-5 minutes, until slightly reduced and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice and serve the chicken and sauce and serve over the cooked and drained spaghetti.
- Top with reserved fried lemon slices and sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Notes
Goat cheese: I used a mild, unflavored goat cheese, but you could certainly make this with an herbed goat cheese. Also, sometimes my goat cheese comes in a 4 oz. package. Other times what I buy is a 5 oz. package. Go on and use the whole thing if you have 5 oz. More cheese is never a bad thing!
Leftovers: Leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave until hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 543mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g
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