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Description
A simple one-pan dinner featuring creamy lemon garlic chicken pasta. This recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz pasta (like fettuccine or penne)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the pasta to the skillet, ensuring it’s mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook according to pasta package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to your preference.
- For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta, One-Pan Dinner, Easy Chicken Pasta, Quick Dinner, Skillet Pasta, Lemon Garlic Chicken, Weeknight Meal