Romano Chicken with Lemon Garlic Pasta
Romano Chicken with Lemon Garlic Pasta is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in savory Romano cheese and served over pasta tossed in a bright lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal will impress family and friends without the stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Place seared chicken in the baking dish, pour sauce over it, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine pasta with reserved water and any remaining sauce from the baking dish before serving alongside the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for an extra layer of flavor. - To make ahead, marinate the chicken and pre-cook the pasta; combine just before serving.