Description
Romano Chicken with Lemon Garlic Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender, breaded chicken cutlets with zesty lemon garlic pasta. The chicken, coated in flavorful Romano cheese, pairs beautifully with pasta kissed by the brightness of lemon and roasted garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; coat in grated Romano cheese.
- Place chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess; serve alongside the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg