Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and zesty dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, delivering a delightful burst of flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Squeeze in lemon juice.
- Lower heat, pour in heavy cream, and simmer until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until well coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with lemon zest or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg