The Oscar Mayer grilled chicken is already cooked and seasoned with lemon pepper, so it goes straight into a quick pasta with garlic butter, which echoes and lifts the flavors already on the meat. This is dinner in twenty minutes.

Serves 2. 20 minutes, 15 at the stove.

About 750 calories a serving, 46 g protein, 86 g carbohydrate, 24 g fat. From USDA figures for 100% of the ingredients; amounts are the recipe's.

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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 ounces of pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes, stirring once. While the pasta cooks, mince 3 cloves of garlic.10 min
2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic, stirring constantly until fragrant, about one minute. Do not let it brown.1 min
3. Break the chicken strips into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet, stirring gently until heated through, about 2 minutes.2 min
4. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and butter. Toss gently to coat, taste, and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve at once.

Note Swap the pasta for rice if you prefer. Leftovers keep in the fridge for two days and reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water. Serve with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables on the side.