Lemon Herb Chicken Spaghetti

This Lemon Herb Chicken Spaghetti is a fresh, flavorful pasta dish that’s as easy as it is satisfying. Juicy, lemony chicken is paired with a garlicky tomato and basil spaghetti for a light dinner that’s perfect for busy nights—or even better as cold leftovers! Get the printable recipe at https://thestayathomechef.com/lemon-herb-chicken-spaghetti/ ⭐ Ready in 35 minutes ⭐ Serve hot or cold—perfect for leftovers ⭐ Budget-friendly and meal prep approved 🍋🍝🍅🍗🌿🍋🍝🍅🍗🌿 INGREDIENTS For the Pasta: ⚬ 1 lb spaghetti ⚬ 2 large tomatoes, diced ⚬ ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped ⚬ 2 tsp minced garlic ⚬ ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ⚬ 1 tsp salt (plus more for pasta water) ⚬ ½ tsp black pepper For the Chicken: ⚬ 2 lbs chicken tenders ⚬ 1 Tbsp olive oil ⚬ ¼ cup lemon juice ⚬ 1 tsp black pepper ⚬ 1 tsp garlic powder ⚬ 1 tsp dried basil ⚬ 1 tsp dried oregano ⚬ ¼ tsp salt INSTRUCTIONS 1️⃣ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside. 2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir and let the mixture sit to meld flavors. 3️⃣ Season chicken tenders with black pepper, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and salt on both sides. 4️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 2 minutes per side. 5️⃣ Reduce heat to medium, add lemon juice, and continue cooking 5–6 minutes more, until chicken is cooked through. 6️⃣ Toss cooked spaghetti with the tomato-basil mixture. 7️⃣ Serve chicken over the spaghetti and drizzle with the lemony pan juices. Subscribe for more restaurant-quality recipes you can easily make at home. #lemonchicken #pastadinner #easymeals #quickrecipes #weeknightdinner #cheapdinners #thestayathomechef