Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta, a dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious lemon-garlic cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, offering a balance of richness and vibrant zest. With the ability to customize with your favorite veggies, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone at the table wanting more. In just about 45 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that shines with flavor and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb. pasta (bucatini, fettuccine, spaghetti)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until just under al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic before adding cream and broth; simmer until thickened.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce; add sliced chicken on top and garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg