Lemon Chicken Pasta
A light and zesty pasta dish with tender chicken, fresh lemon flavor, and garlic butter sauce—perfect for quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced or pounded thin)
8 oz pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or penne)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
Toss in the cooked pasta and sliced chicken. Stir to coat evenly.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with extra lemon zest or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for a faster prep.
Substitute half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
Add spinach, peas, or asparagus for extra veggies.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/lemon-chicken-pasta/
