Lemon Chicken Pasta
A delightful and easy-to-make Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Optional Red pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions
- Cook pasta, reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until browned, season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping browned bits.
- Stir in lemon zest and heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
- Add pasta to skillet, toss to coat.
- Add Parmesan and parsley, toss. Add pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust lemon juice and zest to your preference for desired tartness.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 300mg