Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of this scrumptious Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta. With tender chicken strips, a luscious lemon-infused cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a flavor explosion that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, seasoning, cream, broth, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Slice chicken, add to sauce with pasta, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Spinach or asparagus can be added for extra vegetables.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
