Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe for the whole family! Made with tender chicken, fresh lemon, heavy cream, herbs, and parmesan cheese … this simple pasta dish is bright, rich, and not too heavy. Perfect for spring, summer, and every season in between!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
Creamy Lemon Pasta
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 4 tbsp salted butter, separated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp oregano, dried
- 1 tsp parsley, dried
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zest & juice
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2/3 cup pasta water
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by boiling the pasta according to the package directions
- Next chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Then heat the olive oil in pan over medium-high heat and add in the chicken pieces. Season chicken with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until cooked through and golden brown. Set aside.
- Next add 2 tbsp butter and the minced garlic to a large skillet or pan on the stover over medium-high heat. Add the oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Sauté until fragrant and the garlic is translucent.
- Then add in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Turn the heat a bit lower. Add in the parmesan cheese and pasta water. Stir until the sauce is smooth and cheese is melted.
- Next add the cooked pasta and chicken to the pasta sauce. Combine evenly.
- Add the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Combine again. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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