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Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 455 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.