Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with tender chicken and a creamy lemon sauce. This easy-to-make recipe showcases fresh ingredients and can be tailored to suit any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this pasta dish is sure to impress with its zesty aroma and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 large fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic. Zest and juice the lemons.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
- Add garlic and spinach: Stir in minced garlic and spinach; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; let simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Toss until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg