Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
A delightful pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (8 oz) fettuccine pasta
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- (1 tsp) salt
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1/2 cups) chicken broth
- (1/4 cups) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- (1 tsp) lemon zest
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Cook 8 oz fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb cut chicken breasts, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add 2/4 tsp black pepper.
- 3
In the same skillet, add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest to the sauce, stirring well.
- 6
Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained fettuccine. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken in the creamy sauce.
- 8
Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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