Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta: An Easy Indulgence for Home Cooks
A delightful and creamy dish that brings together the freshness of lemon with tender chicken and pasta, perfect for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until well coated.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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