Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
Indulge in a vibrant dish where tender chicken meets a creamy lemon-garlic sauce, perfectly enveloping al dente pasta. This Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta is an easy-to-make recipe that bursts with flavor, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its bright presentation and comforting taste, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; stir continuously and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it back into the skillet with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg