Description
Lemon Chicken with Pasta in Creamy Sauce combines tender chicken, bright lemon, and a luscious sauce for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Lemon slices
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Parsley
- Pasta
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden, then remove from the pan.
- Sauté garlic in the same pan until fragrant. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon slices. Simmer to combine.
- Return chicken to the pan and cook through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra tang, add capers to the sauce.
- For a low-carb version, use zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
- Pairs beautifully with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg