Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a delightful blend of succulent chicken, zesty lemon, and creamy sauce, all tossed with al dente pasta. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings a burst of color to your table, making it perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner. Simple yet impressive, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic and zest lemons.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Add garlic and lemon zest to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the pan. Stir until combined.
- Slice cooked chicken and return it to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg