Description
A delicious creamy chicken pasta dish that is satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Start by boiling water in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt, then cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta back into the skillet. Toss everything together until well-coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Once everything is nicely mixed and heated through, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You may substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or dairy-free alternatives if preferred.
- Ensure the chicken broth is halal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg