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Lemon Arugula Pasta with Chicken

Lemon Arugula Pasta with Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Amelia Bryan
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

A bright, flavorful pasta dish featuring crispy parmesan-crusted chicken over tender spaghetti tossed with peppery arugula, fresh lemon, and savory prosciutto.


Ingredients

For Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Pasta:

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 4 slices prosciutto, torn
  • 2 handfuls baby arugula
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness and season with salt and pepper
  • Set up breading station with flour mixture, eggs, and panko-parmesan mixture
  • Bread chicken cutlets and cook in olive oil for 3 minutes per side until golden
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving pasta water
  • Melt butter in large skillet, add garlic and lemon zest
  • Toss pasta with butter mixture and pasta water
  • Add lemon juice, parmesan, prosciutto, and arugula
  • Serve immediately topped with sliced chicken

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water for silky sauce consistency
  • Don’t overcook arugula – it should just wilt
  • Chicken can be kept warm in 200°F oven while preparing pasta
  • Store leftovers separately in refrigerator up to 3 days
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes