Description
Make a rich and tangy lemon garlic chicken pasta entirely in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the dry pasta, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is nearly tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Cook for 1 minute more until everything is heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water or extra broth until you reach your desired consistency.
- For a brighter flavor, use fresh lemon juice only; avoid bottled juice.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different profile.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150