Peppered Lemon Chicken Pasta

A delicious chicken and pasta meal.

Break spaghetti in half.

Cook according to package directions in 4-quart saucepan.

Drain.

Remove pasta from pan.

Keep warm.

Melt butter in same pan until sizzling.

Add chicken.

Cook over medium-high heat , stirring often , until chicken is golden brown , about 6-8 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice , salt and ground red pepper.

Return cooked spaghetti to pan.

Toss to coat.

Remove from heat , stir in green onions.

Variation: fresh , unpeeled , uncooked shrimp can be substituted for chicken.

spaghetti, unsalted butter, chicken breast, fresh lemon juice, salt, ground red pepper, green onion