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Cooking can often feel like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be. With recipes like Creamy One-Pan Lemon Chicken Pasta, you can combine the joy of cooking with the pleasure of enjoying a delightful meal. This dish features a luscious, creamy sauce that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of lemon, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings.

Zesty Delight: Creamy One-Pan Lemon Chicken Pasta

A creamy and delicious lemon chicken pasta dish made in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 lb fettuccine or pasta of your choice
  • 2.0 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2.0 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3.0 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.0 cups chicken broth
  • 1.0 cups heavy cream
  • 1.0 pieces lemon zest
  • 1.0 pieces lemon juice
  • 1.0 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1.0 cups baby spinach
  • 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.0 to taste salt and pepper
  • 0.0 fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens.
  • Add the halved cherry tomatoes and baby spinach to the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine everything.
  • Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss everything together. If the mixture seems too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Allow it to heat through for another minute.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy lemon chicken pasta!

Notes

Reserve pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
Keyword chicken, lemon, one-pan, pasta