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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delightful pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy lemon sauce. This recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with fresh flavors.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti

Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 unit lemon (juice and zest)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Prepare chicken, season, and cook in olive oil for 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Sauté garlic, add chicken broth and simmer. Stir in cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer until thickened.
  • Combine chicken, pasta, and sauce. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
  • Stir in Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $18
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 30g | Sodium: 400mg