Description
A creamy, lemony pasta dish with tender chicken, infused with garlic and butter for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in lemon juice and zest, stirring to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, allowing it to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy lemon garlic sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the pasta and use fresh garlic for better flavor. This dish can be customized with vegetables or made vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg