Description
An irresistible dish that combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and a rich creamy sauce, all tossed with pasta for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, ensuring you save some of the pasta water for later.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir to combine. Add lemon zest and juice, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a lower-calorie version, substitute half of the heavy cream with unsweetened Greek yogurt. You can also add extra garlic or vegetables for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg