Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta

By Carlee

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 12 oz. angel hair
• 6 TBLS butter (or more)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 c. baby spinach (chopped)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, 10 minutes per side.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3. Cook angel hair according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and set aside.
4. Transfer chicken to a plate and add butter to skillet. Let melt, then add garlic and red onion.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, then add lemon juice and zest.
6. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
7. Pour in 1/4 cup reserved water.
8. Return chicken to skillet, along with spinach. Gently toss until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Add angel hair and toss until combined. (Add more pasta water if desired.)