Description
A quick and delicious lemon chicken pasta that combines zesty flavors with satisfying textures, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup spinach or arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, keeping a little pasta water for later.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any tasty bits. Bring to a simmer and let reduce slightly for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir together and let simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, adding reserved pasta water if too thick.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add the cooked pasta, and toss everything together until well coated with the creamy lemon sauce. If using spinach or arugula, toss it in now.
- Plate the lemon chicken pasta and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
Serve in a large bowl and pair with a side salad and sparkling water for a refreshing meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg