Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Toss

KC_Cooker's Note:

I found this recipe in Quick Cooking a few years ago and it has become a staple in our household. It is a very tasty dish that is so easy to make, yet looks very impressive. Good enough for company!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 5 green onions , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cubed
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• ½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 (7 ounce) package thin spaghetti

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, saute onions& garlic in butter& oil until tender.
2. Stir in the chicken, lemon juice, parsley, seasoned salt& lemon-pepper.
3. Saute for 15-20 min or until chicken juices run clear.
4. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
5. Add to chicken mixture& toss.

Reviews

[Messie Chef]

We loved this! A very simple and quick recipe that proved to be very good. I worried that it might be too "lemony" for the kids [5 and 2] but they loved it. The only change I made was adding freshly grated Parmesano Reggiano cheese when tossing together. Thanks for a great weeknight meal idea...and a cheap one at that!

[Laurie in California]

A great basic recipe to play with, and very easy (esp. if you dice lots of chicken on weekends and freeze in sealed bags, like I do). I too switched out the seasoning salt -- too "artificial" for an otherwise fresh and lively recipe. At the end, why note make a pan sauce by simply deglazing all those good bits with chicken broth! Also added steamed asparagus tips.

[Chad Wicker]

Positively delicious. Thank you for posting. I ommited the chicken (I just didn't feel like defrosting it) and it was perfect. Looking forward to doing it again.