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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Aaron
A refreshing yet rich pasta dish featuring seared chicken and spaghetti in a garlic-lemon cream sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Microplane Zester

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup water and drain.
  • Sear seasoned chicken in a skillet until golden and cooked. Remove and rest.
  • Sauté garlic in the pan, then add cream. Simmer to reduce.
  • Whisk in cheese, then lower heat and add lemon juice and zest.
  • Toss pasta in sauce, adding water if needed. Top with chicken and parsley.

Notes

Add lemon juice at the very end to prevent curdling and keep the flavor bright.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword citrus chicken recipe, Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta, lemon garlic pasta
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