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Lemony Mushroom and Chicken Pasta

Lemony Mushroom and Chicken Pasta

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Two chicken breasts

275g chestnut mushrooms

180g fresh fettuccine

Juice and zest of one lemon

One clove of garlic

2tsp chilli flakes

A good grating of parmesan

4tbsp of good olive oil

1tbsp chopped parsley

Salt and pepper to season

Method

Shake up weeknight family meals with this zesty and exciting dish.

Method:

Preparation: Preheat oven to 200°C.

Heat half the olive oil in a sauté pan, season the chicken and brown it all over. Add the garlic and mushrooms then sauté well, tossing around a little to mix.

Put the pan in the oven and cook for about 20 minutes then remove and leave to rest.

While the chicken is in the oven, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for about three to four minutes, until al dente.

Drain the fettuccine, put back in the pan and then add the remaining olive oil, chilli flakes and lemon zest and juice and stir well.

Add the chicken, garlic and mushrooms, stir well, add the parsley and check the seasoning.

Serve and add parmesan to taste.