Description
A creamy and flavorful Lemon Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken, fettuccine, and a rich lemony sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or grilled vegetables for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg