Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish
A delightful dish that combines creamy sauce with zesty lemon and tender chicken, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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