Description
A comforting lemon chicken pasta dish that is easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring well.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary needs.
- Replace heavy cream with cashew cream for a lighter option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe, comforting meals