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Lemon Chicken Pasta: A Quick & Creamy Delight Recipe

A quick and creamy lemon chicken pasta recipe that combines tender chicken, fettuccine, and a zesty lemon sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use whole wheat pasta.
  • Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra vegetables and nutrition.

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