Chicken Pasta al Limone

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 box pasta, spaghetti or fettuccine
• 1 lemon
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 6 TBSP butter
• ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
• Basil or Parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Cook pasta per package instructions, reserve 3 cups of pasta water
2. In large skillet, over med-low heat; finely grate lemon zest until all lemon skin is white
3. Add butter 1 TBSP at a time, until melted and creamy
4. Cut lemon in half and squeeze 2 TBSP of juice, set aside
5. Add ¾ cup pasta water to skillet
6. Turn skillet to med-high heat
7. Add chicken and cook until 90% done
8. Squeeze remaining lemon juice over chicken
9. Add noodles, mix well
10. Add cheese a little at a time, mixing well until sauce is creamy
11. Add more pasta water as needed to keep sauce wet
12. Add reserved 2 TBSP of lemon juice
13. Salt and pepper to taste
14. Garnish with basil or parsley

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Notes:

Spinach can be added to most any skillet meal. Throw a couple handfuls in about 2-3 mins before the meal is done and stir until wilted.