Cooking for one in Korea: A Lighter Alfredo

I've been cooking up this dish for many years and it's a solid favorite of mine. Good news is I was able to find all the ingredients here in Korea.  It's an inexpensive and quick meal  and perfect for a post workout pick me up.

Chicken Alfredo

Spaghetti (but any pasta will do)

Chicken (cut in cubes)

Olive oil

Lemon juice and zest

Garlic

Parsley

Parmesan Cheese (back home I use fresh Parm/Regiano mix, but the Kraft Variety will do you fine)

Cook your pasta according to directions, and drain. Return pasta to pot.

About halfway during pasta cooking time, add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and  add about 1 glove garlic (more to taste if you like). When the oil is flavored and garlic is soft, add the chicken and stir fry. Sprinkle, salt and pepper to taste as well as parsley. Squeeze lemon juice over your chicken. Once finished, set aside.

In the pasta pot, drizzle about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and remainder of lemon juice. Grate about 1 tsp of lemon zest and add.  Sprinkle parsley all over and stir into the pasta. If you're a garlic lover, add some fresh garlic (about half a clove). Add more or less of any ingredient to taste. Add the chicken to the pasta, and generously pour the parmesan cheese into the pot. Stir and serve immediately. 

I promise, this will become a weekly staple. Enjoy!