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Lemon Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy, citrusy pasta dish featuring tender chicken breasts and fresh lemon flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or any pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest
  • Juice of 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Optional

  • Lemon slices for garnish lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil until thoroughly cooked, then set aside.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
  • Slice cooked chicken and add to the sauce along with cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, lemon, pasta