Description
This Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta delivers bright citrus flavor balanced with a rich, velvety sauce over tender pasta and seared chicken — a perfect mix of refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese.
- Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use lemon zest for extra brightness
- Add spinach or peas for color
- Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian-American