Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a vibrant dish bursting with flavor, combining tender chicken and silky noodles in a tangy lemon cream sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, delivering a gourmet experience without the fuss. With its bright citrus notes and fresh herbs, this pasta will become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta to the sauce along with sliced chicken; toss to combine. Use reserved pasta water if needed for consistency. Serve hot with extra lemon juice and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg