Description
A delightful and refreshing dish combining tender chicken, zesty lemon, and pasta for a perfect dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped 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 sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Italian Pasta, Dinner Recipe