Lemon Chicken Pasta is my current obsession and I've made it 3 times in the past 2 weeks. No apologies though, it's that good! (Pro tip, once you become obsessed with this recipe as much as me, you can mix it up a bit and swap the chicken with scallops and make a lemon garlic scallop pasta). This dish is that versatile!
This Lemon Chicken Pasta is one of those recipes that you can keep on hand for anytime! It's good in spring, summer, fall or winter and it's beyond easy (music to my ears). I've whipped this up, no joke 3 times in the last 2 weeks and eat it on repeat for lunch and dinner without a second thought. All the ingredients you need for this are probably in your refrigerator as we speak, except perhaps the chives! But those could be substituted for any herb - basil, parsley, green onions, mint... you name it!
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 10 ounces linguini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 shallot roughly chopped
- 4 ounces shitake mushrooms sliced
- 6 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced
- 1 lb chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch chives snipped
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- handful of shredded italian mix cheese
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic, shallots and mushrooms and sauté for 6-7 minutes until tender. Add the chicken and sauté until fully cooked - about 10 minutes more. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, add the drained pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice and chives. Toss everything together and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with cheese mixed in.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking
Do you know the calorie count for one serving of this tasty dish?
I don't!! But you can input it into your favorite calorie tracker depending on how many portions you get out of it!
I'm considering this for a friend going through chemo. She has requested bland comfort food. If I cut back on the pepper flakes will it be adversely effected enough that I should keep looking for an idea?
that's a great idea to cut out the red pepper flakes - it will still be delish with the lemon! I'd say it's a great option!
my peeps who can't stand chicken tetrazzini eat this happily!!
changes I will make today
using grilled chicken (love morph meals)
green onion for chives...will use a fresh Italian flat leaf parsely as well plus basil(cuz its about to go bad)
may add a splash of white wine (cuz I drank the rest...lol)
my second time making it..first time followed to a T.
also..USING 2 BOXES OF Pasta and 24 oz of mushrooms...Because...we love to eat.....
Made this amazing dish this evening and absolutely loved it! I did adjust a bit for using interchangeable pantry items (red onions and spring onions) and mushrooms (only regular white available at the store), plus used half whole wheat pasta and a good handful of spinach for added fibre and nutrition. This will absolutely be a frequently used recipe!
Gaby - your videos are so cute and inspiring! Please keep making them! ❤️
Thanks Annette!! xx
This looks amazing! While I love love love mushrooms, my husband and kids do not like mushrooms at all! Anything you would recommend as a possible substitute?
you could omit them!! Or use eggplant!
I say you make it 4 times and invite me! K? Thanks
This is a weeknight classic- I love these flavors!
Ooh I love it with the lemon and both types of mushrooms!
Such a perfect pasta dish! Loving the flavors in this!!
Nice addition with the mushrooms, making me super HUNGRY!!
I love how simple and fresh this is. Definitely can see it turning into a dinner time staple!
I can definitely see why you would make this so often! Yum!
Made this last night and threw in a few handfuls of spinach - delicious!
Hey Gaby! I made this recipe last night but subbed spaghetti squash for pasta to make gluten-free and brought my mom leftovers. She's a really good cook and never asks for recipes, mostly because she has enough recipes herself. Today when I stopped by to let her dog out she left a note with my clean glassware that said "This was really good. Please share recipe." Woo hoo! Thanks for helping me serve consistently delicious meals for my husband and now my mom!
OMG!!! This makes me so happy! xoxo