Description
A comforting Italian pasta dish featuring a creamy, zesty sauce and tender chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb. pasta (bucatini, fettuccine, spaghetti)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook your pasta until just under al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and season the chicken.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Set the chicken aside on a plate.
- Add butter, onions, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine and let it simmer.
- Add lemon juice and zest into the sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and slice the chicken on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese; great with garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta, Italian pasta, comfort food, quick dinner, family meal