Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of this Lemon Chicken Pasta. Tender chicken strips are coated in a luscious lemon cream sauce, tossed with pasta, and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti or Linguine:
- 12 ounces
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin strips)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add broth, cream, lemon juice, zest, and spices. Simmer, then stir in cheese and butter until creamy.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra brightness, add more lemon juice before serving.
- Consider adding spinach or asparagus for additional veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
