Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Name: Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp garlic powder; 1-2 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp butter; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1 cup cream; 2 tsp lemon juice; salt and pepper; 500 g (1lb) Spaghetti

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
455 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Kylie Thomas

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A meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes is always a win in my book. This easy and delicious lemon chicken pasta is just that!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
1-2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

For the sauce

2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves crushed
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 cup cream
2 tsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
500 g (1lb) Spaghetti

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Instructions

Slice the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, resulting in two thin fillets.
Drizzle with olive oil then season with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat then add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, melt the butter then add the crushed garlic, lemon zest and thyme.
Cook for 30 seconds then pour in the cream and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
Allow to cook for 5 minutes until the sauce coats that back of a spoon easily. Add the chicken back to the pan to warm through.
Serve the pasta topped with the chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 772mg (32%) Potassium 526mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 431IU (9%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	455kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	48g	16%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	113mg	38%
Sodium	772mg	32%
Potassium	526mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	431IU	9%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	40mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%