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Lemon Chicken Pasta

A zesty and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh lemon, and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless breasts chicken sliced into strips
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted.
Serve
  1. Serve the lemon chicken pasta warm, garnished with chopped parsley and additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or a low-fat alternative.

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