Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
738 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
1085 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Lemon Chicken Pasta is an easy 30-minute dinner. This chicken pasta tastes like a restaurant quality meal and the lemon cream sauce will win you over.
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Ingredients
Chicken Pasta Ingredients:
- 12 oz fettuccini pasta or spaghetti
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (2 medium) cut in half lengthwise
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to salt the water
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Lemon Cream Sauce
- 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice from 1 large lemon, divided
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tbsp parsley optional garnish
Instructions
Cook Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, add 1 heaping Tbsp salt and pasta. Cook until al-dente according to package instructions or to your desired doneness. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water then drain and lightly rinse (rinsing will keep the sauce creamier)
Make Lemon Chicken:
- While pasta is cooking, set up 2 bowls. In first bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 Tbsp milk. In second bowl, combine 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Dip each chicken cutlet in egg wash, letting excess drip back into the bowl, then dip in bread crumbs, turning to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil, or enough to lightly cover the bottom of the pan and sautee breaded chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165˚F. Transfer to cutting board to cool slightly, squeeze half of the lemon juice over the top then cut into strips.
Make Lemon Alfredo Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt 2 Tbsp butter then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp onion powder. Sautee 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add 2 cups heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and while whisking constantly, gradually pour in 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, whisking to incorporate.
- Sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and remove from heat, whisking until cheese is melted and incorporated. Season to taste with salt (I added a pinch of salt).
- Pour sauce over rinsed, drained pasta and toss to coat noodles. Add reserved pasta cooking water to thin the sauce if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve with strips of chicken over warm bowls filled with pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1085kcal
(54%)
Carbs
77g
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
67g
(103%)
Saturated Fat
35g
(175%)
Cholesterol
371mg
(124%)
Sodium
1033mg
(43%)
Potassium
787mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2205IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
9.7mg
(11%)
Calcium
246mg
(25%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1085 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1085kcal | 54% |
| Carbs | 77g | |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 67g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Cholesterol | 371mg | 124% |
| Sodium | 1033mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 787mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2205IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
738 reviews
Excellent
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