Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta combines shredded chicken, al dente pasta, and a silky lemon‑cream sauce finished with Parmesan. This easy weeknight dinner delivers bright citrus flavor, creamy richness, and a quick 15‑minute prep, making it perfect for families seeking a comforting yet fresh pasta dish that feels restaurant quality at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add chicken and warm.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer.
- Toss pasta with sauce, add Parmesan, and coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick
- add red‑pepper flakes. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness. Use freshly grated lemon zest for maximum aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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