We love swapping zoodles into our favorite carb-heavy dishes for a light (but still hearty!) dinner. This lemon butter chicken is so juicy and delicious, we barely notice the absence of pasta! Top it with a healthy dose of parm and red pepper flakes and we doubt you will either.
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Yields:
2
servings
Prep Time:
0
hours
10
mins
Cook Time:
1
hour
0
mins
Total Time:
1
hour
10
mins
lb.
(2 breasts) Tyson Fresh All Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
cloves garlic, thinly sliced
c.
freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced into half moons
c.
(5-oz.) loosely packed baby spinach
c.
freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
tsp.
red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Return skillet to medium heat and add butter and garlic. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in lemon juice and add lemon slices.
- Stir in zoodles, spinach, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring until zoodles just start to soften, then season with salt and pepper. Return sliced chicken to skillet and toss to combine.
- Top with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes before serving.
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Source : Goodhousekeeping
