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Lemon Chicken Pasta
Lemon chicken pasta is a go-to for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. It's quick to prepare and tastes delicious.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Author:
Melissa Griffiths
Ingredients
12
ounces
pasta
1
pound
chicken filets
1
teaspoon
lemon pepper
½
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
pepper
¼
cup
salted butter
¼
cup
all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
½
cup
chicken broth
¾
cup
heavy cream
1
tablespoon
lemon zest
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
¼
cup
fresh grated Parmigiano cheese
1
tablespoon
basil
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the direction on the package.
Unpack the chicken, pat dry with a paper towel.
Sprinkle each filet with lemon pepper, salt, and pepper.
Gently press down so the seasonings adhere to the chicken.
In a large skillet, warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken 4 minutes on each side.
Take the chicken out and cut into bite pieces and place back into the skillet and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Use a heat-proof spoon to move the chicken around so it cooks more evenly. Add more olive oil if necessary.
Once the chicken has reached 165 degrees F. Take it out of the pan into a bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk together to make a thick paste.
Add the chicken broth and whisk to combine.
Add the heavy cream and mix well.
Once all ingredients are combined, take off the heat and add the lemon zest, lemont juice, Parmigiano cheese, and basil
Mix well.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix to coat the pasta.
Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
I've had good luck swapping the flour out for gluten free flour if needed.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.I used spaghetti but you can use any pasta you like like Rotini, shells, Rigatoni, Penne...
Nutrition
Serving:
1
of 4 servings
|
Calories:
759
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
73
g
|
Protein:
40
g
|
Fat:
34
g
|
Saturated Fat:
19
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.5
g
|
Cholesterol:
158
mg
|
Sodium:
741
mg
|
Potassium:
701
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
1125
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
140
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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