Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a luxurious Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a velvety lemon-infused sauce for a delightful dining experience.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For Chicken:
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into cutlets
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp. black pepper
For Pasta:
- 1 lb. pasta of choice (bucatini, spaghetti, pappardelle, or fettuccine)
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Prepare Water: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with olive oil, lemon zest, and spices. Cook in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until almost al dente while preparing the sauce. Reserve pasta water.
- Make Sauce: Cook onion and garlic. Add cream, broth, seasonings, and lemon. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Top with sliced chicken.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the dish by adding spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, or mushrooms.
- Adjust the lemon juice to your taste preference for more or less tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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