Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta
This lemon basil chicken pasta is sure to please family and friends! This dish is incredibly easy to prepare and is the perfect meal for a weeknight or a special occasion. This recipe calls for just four ingredients and can be prepared in under an hour. Using a high-quality extra virgin olive oil will help to give this pasta its flavorful coating. This is a natural product that is created by pressing the olives and grinding them to a paste. You'll appreciate the grassy taste, and will find this dish a definite hit!
Ingredients
- 300 g Chicken breast
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 3-4 tsp Fish sauce
- 1 tsp Dried basil leaves
- 1 tbsp Raw sugar
- ½-1 tbsp Lemon squeeze
For the basil pasta, you’ll need…
- 500 g Pasta
- 5-7 cloves Garlic chopped and minced
- 1 whole Onions chopped
- 1 whole Tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp Dried basil
- 1 tbsp Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10-12 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into thin slices.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Marinate the breast for at least an hour.
- Pan-grill the chicken under medium heat for 4 minutes per side.
- Wait for the chicken to caramelize and char a bit.
- Take off from the pan and let it rest.
- Place on top of basil pasta.
For the basil pasta, you’ll need…
- Cook the pasta in salted water.
- Drain with a strainer after testing the pasta for its al dente texture. (Check the link here to see how I cook my pasta.)
- Pour olive oil in a heated pan.
- Saute the garlic and onions. Wait for it to sweat.
- Add in the tomatoes. Stir well.
- Wait for the tomatoes to wilt.
- Cover and let the dish simmer for 5-7 minutes under low to medium heat.
- Put in the basil and Italian herbs.
- Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add in the pasta.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Place the lemon basil chicken on top of the pasta.
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Notes
That’s it! Quick and easy, yeah? Savor your chicken pasta with a cold drink.
I hope you enjoyed this one. Remember me when you cook!