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lemon pepper chicken pasta

Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

This simple, flavor-packed dish is the perfect summer pasta!
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Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • lemon pepper seasoning
  • 16 oz pasta
  • 3-4 small lemons or 2½ large lemons
  • 4 green onions diced
  • 1½ c shredded parmesan plus more for serving, if desired
  • ½ c olive oil
  • lots of freshly ground pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place chicken on a greased baking sheet and sprinkle generously with lemon pepper seasoning. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or just until chicken reaches 165°F. Let the chicken rest 5-10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Turn off the heat, drain pasta, and return it to the pan. Stir in the olive oil. Add the juice and zest of all the lemons. Add the green onions, parmesan, and diced chicken. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss it all together. Serve with additional parmesan, if desired.