Description
Lemon chicken pasta is a vibrant dish that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with savory, tender chicken, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. This delightful meal is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes to suit any palate. Ideal for both casual family dinners and elegant gatherings, this recipe guarantees a gourmet experience without the fuss. With its aromatic blend of garlic and citrus, each bite delivers an explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic finely, and zest and juice the lemons.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and seasoned chicken; cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Create the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer for about three minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet; toss with reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately: Plate with additional lemon zest or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg