Peppered Lemon Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked dried spaghetti (or linguine)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 lb chicken breast, cut in small chunks
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3/4 cup sliced green onion

Instructions

1. Break spaghetti in half; cook according to package directions in 4-quart saucepan.
2. Drain; remove pasta from pan; keep warm.
3. Melt butter in same pan until sizzling; add chicken.
4. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Stir in lemon juice, salt and ground red pepper.
6. Return cooked spaghetti to pan; toss to coat.
7. Remove from heat, stir in green onions.
8. Variation: Fresh, unpeeled, uncooked shrimp can be substituted for chicken.