Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy lemon pepper chicken paired with pasta in a zesty, buttery sauce topped with Parmesan and green onions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
03 - 2-3 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
04 - Salt to taste

→ Fats

05 - Vegetable oil for cooking
06 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced
08 - 1 tbsp green onions, diced

→ Pasta and Grains

09 - 8 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta

→ Liquids

10 - Reserved pasta water, 3 tbsp
11 - ½ cup chicken stock, low sodium or unsalted
12 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

→ Cheese

13 - 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserve 3 tablespoons of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
02 - Trim dark green tops and root ends of leeks, wash thoroughly. Slice white parts lengthwise and then into thin half-moon shapes. Set aside.
03 - Halve chicken breasts crosswise to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides generously with 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, melt butter and add sliced leeks. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and golden. Season lightly with salt.
06 - Add reserved pasta water, chicken stock, and fresh lemon juice to the pan with leeks. Stir to combine.
07 - Incorporate 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning into the sauce. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
08 - Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss continuously over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes to fully integrate flavors.
09 - Slice cooked chicken and either fold into the pasta or arrange atop. Finish with freshly grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of diced green onions. Serve immediately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - To remember saving pasta water, place a cup under the strainer to catch it during draining.

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