Description
A simple and delicious lemon chicken pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and mix well.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Adjust lemon juice based on your taste.
- Can substitute heavy cream with a lighter option if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon chicken pasta, chicken pasta, lemon pasta, Italian pasta