Description
This Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, tangy lemon, and creamy sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or spaghetti)
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté chicken in olive oil with seasonings until cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Add garlic, lemon, broth, and cream to the skillet; simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add pasta and Parmesan to the skillet; toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with spinach or peas for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
