Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that seamlessly combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe captures the essence of comfort food while adding a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb. pasta (bucatini, spaghetti, pappardelle, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 6 garlic cloves
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot for pasta.
- Season chicken with olive oil, lemon zest, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook seasoned chicken in a high-sided skillet until golden brown; set aside.
- Cook pasta until al dente; reserve some cooking water before draining.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic in butter; add cream and broth to simmer.
- Stir in parsley and cheese before mixing in cooked pasta and chicken.
- Toss well; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley and lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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