Creamy lemon chicken pasta is an easy creamy, lemony, and garlicky pasta dish that you can make in under half an hour! This is a one-pot family-friendly recipe that will go on your weekly rotation.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for garnish)optional
12 Ingredients
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Instructions
1
In a saucepan, boil water, bring to a boil and salt it then cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
2
In a pan, over medium high heat, heat oil and add the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes. If you have an instant read thermometer, the internal temperature of the chicken must register at 165°F (74°C).
3
Move the chicken to the sides of the pan, and melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the cream and the lemon juice, and whisk or stir until you get a smooth sauce. Add the parmesan and stir until it's melted in the sauce.
5
If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of pasta water to loosen it and whisk again.
6
Add the pasta, and mix everything together, the pasta with the sauce and the chicken. Taste the pasta with the sauce, and adjust seasonings to your preference.
7
Garnish with extra parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon zest.