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A delicious and creamy lemon chicken pasta dish with parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

A creamy and zesty pasta dish with chicken, parmesan, and a hint of lemon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the 10 ounces of uncooked pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add the 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts to the skillet. Season them with 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, to taste. Cook and brown the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and let it rest for 3-4 minutes. Then, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Scrape the bottom of the now-empty skillet to loosen any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Add the ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth, ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, the zest and juice of one lemon, 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, to taste, to the skillet. Stir to combine all sauce ingredients.
  7. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  8. Add the cooked pasta and the cut chicken pieces to the creamy sauce. Toss gently to coat everything thoroughly before serving.