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Parmesan Chicken Lemon Pasta

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๐Ÿ‹ Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta features tender chicken and al dente pasta in a rich garlic and Parmesan sauce with bright lemon notes.
๐Ÿง„ This dish offers a perfect balance of creamy and zesty flavors, making it a comforting yet refreshing meal option.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into cutlets

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp lemon zest

1 Tbsp lemon zest for sauce

2 tsp dried oregano

1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

3/4 tsp kosher salt (divided)

3/4 tsp black pepper (divided)

1 Tbsp butter

1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup chicken broth

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

more fresh parsley for garnish

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

more grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 lb pasta (preferably long, twirly types like bucatini, spaghetti, pappardelle, or fettuccine)

fresh baby spinach or arugula

sun-dried tomatoes

roasted broccoli

sautรฉed mushrooms

Instructions

1-Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.

2-Season chicken with olive oil, 2 tsp lemon zest, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper; toss well to coat.

3-Heat a large sautรฉ pan over medium heat; cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate and cover.

4-Cook pasta until just shy of al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

5-In the same pan, add butter and chopped onion; cook until softened (4-5 minutes).

6-Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

7-Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, and remaining 1/4 tsp pepper; simmer uncovered until sauce thickens slightly (about 5-6 minutes).

8-Add chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp lemon zest, and lemon juice to the sauce.

9-Add drained pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to sauce; toss continuously over medium-high heat until pasta is coated with thick, creamy sauce (add additional pasta water if needed).

10-Slice cooked chicken thinly and place on top of pasta.

11-Garnish with extra chopped parsley, extra grated Parmesan, extra black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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Notes

๐Ÿฅฆ Add vegetables like sautรฉed mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, arugula, or sun-dried tomatoes for nutrition and texture.
๐Ÿค Shrimp can be substituted for chicken.
๐ŸŒฟ Use gluten-free pasta if needed and fresh parsley for best flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautรฉing, Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Contains Dairy and Meat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 heaping cups
  • Calories: 612 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 920 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 31 g