Easy Lemon Chicken Pasta for a Fresh Dinner
This Easy Lemon Chicken Pasta is a quick, zesty dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights, combining juicy chicken with tender pasta and a bright lemon sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken slices with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.