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Lemon Chicken Pasta: Discover the Creamy Delight!

A creamy and delicious Lemon Chicken Pasta dish that combines tender chicken, fettuccine, and a zesty lemon sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add the sliced chicken on top and gently mix everything together.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce the amount of cheese.
  • Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra vegetables and color in the dish.

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