Description
This Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe combines tender chicken strips with a creamy lemon sauce, tossed with linguine and Parmesan cheese for a delicious Italian-American inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden brown, then slice into strips.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and lemon zest. Simmer, then add cooked pasta and Parmesan.
- Combine: Toss sliced chicken with pasta. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
