Rich & Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
This crowd pleasing rich and zesty lemon chicken pasta is ready to eat in just under 30 minutes. Made with tender chicken and a creamy sauce that your family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bit sized pieces
- 1//2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to boxed instructions. About 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to keep the pasta from sticking together. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until chicken is tender and reaches 165℉. Between 5-8 minutes depending on size. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Melt butter over medium heat until sizzling. Add minced garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant around 15-30 seconds.
- Add drained cooked pasta, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese to saucepan. Toss to coat. Continue cooking and stirring until the pasta is heated.
- Add chicken, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Toss until combined.
- Transfer to serving platter and top with fresh parsley.