Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of this Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe. Perfectly cooked pasta coated in a luscious lemon cream sauce with tender bites of chicken – a delightful dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Pasta:
Chicken:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden.
- Make the sauce: Add garlic, broth, cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer and stir in butter.
- Combine: Toss pasta in sauce until heated through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled or rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add spinach or steamed broccoli for extra veggies.
- Use light cream or half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
