Description
Indulge in a flavorful dish with this Zesty Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken strips and al dente pasta are coated in a creamy, tangy sauce that’s sure to impress. With hints of lemon, garlic, and Parmesan, this dish is a perfect balance of freshness and richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken strips and cook until browned. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta and chicken in the sauce. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Try shrimp or tofu instead of chicken for variety.
- Add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies.
- Adjust lemon juice for more tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
