Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and al dente pasta in a creamy, zesty lemon sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it an irresistible comfort food that is sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop garlic and parsley.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then deglaze with lemon juice.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently; bring to a simmer before adding Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss everything together: Mix cooked pasta into the skillet and add reserved pasta water if needed for a creamy consistency. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg