Lemon Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
433 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a comforting pasta dish featuring gemelli noodles tossed with shredded rotisserie chicken in a creamy lemon sauce. After cooking the pasta, melted butter and garlic create the base for the sauce, to which lemon juice, heavy cream, and black pepper are added. Parmesan cheese melts into this mixture, thickening the sauce and adding a salty richness. Reserved pasta water adjusts consistency, ensuring the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
The final dish has a rich, creamy texture highlighted by a bright lemon flavor that cuts through the dairy richness, making it balanced and smooth. Fresh parsley brightens the presentation and adds a mild herbal note. Serving with extra lemon squeezed on top enhances the citrus aroma and flavor.
This recipe can be served as a quick weekday lunch or dinner, pairing nicely with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables. Its use of rotisserie chicken speeds up preparation while maintaining a satisfying protein component. The sauce can be adjusted in thickness by adding pasta water, allowing some flexibility in texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound gemelli pasta 16-ounce box
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- ¼ cup lemon juice plus extra for garnish, 61 g
- 1 cup heavy cream 238 g
- 1 ¼ cups Parmesan Cheese grated, divided
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- parsley chopped for garnish
- salt to taste
- 1 lemon quartered (for squeezing over dish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat salted water and cook pasta according to package directions (about 10-12 minutes). Reserve a cup of pasta water; drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet.
- Add lemon juice, heavy whipping cream, chicken, and black pepper. Cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1 cup of parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted. Add reserved pasta water, if needed, until the pasta dish reaches your desired consistency.
- Top with remaining parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Squeeze lemon over individual servings. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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