Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy lemon chicken pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring well.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste.
- For added flavor, include spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal