Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta: Easy, Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
A delicious and easy recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic, lemon juice, and zest; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine, toss to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta