Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1003 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Description
This dish features cooked penne pasta tossed in a sauce prepared by melting butter, whisking in fresh lemon juice, and blending heavy cream with half and half. Parmesan cheese melts into the sauce, creating a creamy consistency that clings to the pasta. Seasoned and sliced grilled chicken breast is added for protein, while fresh basil provides bright, fresh herbal flavors. The dish integrates citrus tang with dairy richness and the umami of Parmesan.
The texture balances tender pasta with the creamy, smooth sauce and juicy grilled chicken. Basil adds a fresh contrast in aroma and taste.
This pasta serves well as a main course paired with simple sides such as garlic bread. Adjust lemon quantity to taste depending on preferred tartness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast grilled and sliced
- 1 lb penne pasta cooked
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1-2 whole lemon depending on how much lemon you want in it - I use only 1, plural
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup basil chopped, fresh leaves
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on the box. Reserve one cup of water, and set pasta aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Squeeze in the juice of lemon(s) and whisk together.
- Pour half & half and cream together and whisk until hot. Dump in cheese and whisk until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Check consistency and add hot pasta water until you reach your desired thickness. Stir in half of your basil.
- Pour pasta and sauce into a large bowl. Add chicken, and sprinkle the remaining basil on top. ENJOY with some garlic bread. Yum!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1003 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 1003kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 69g | 138% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 250mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1166mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1388IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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