Creamy lemon chicken pasta (Printable Format)
Restaurant-quality chicken and pasta with creamy garlic butter sauce, fresh lemon, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Gather:
→ Chicken
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
→ Pasta
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12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
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2 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
→ Cream Sauce
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
→ Flavor Boosters
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon
→ Optional Add-ins
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½ cup chopped fresh parsley
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¼ cup white wine
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
→ For Serving
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Lemon wedges
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Extra Parmesan cheese
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Crusty bread
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Boil pasta in salted water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in 2 tbsp butter until golden and cooked through (5–6 minutes per side). Set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant (1–2 minutes). Stir in cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss with sauce (add pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed). Return chicken to the pan. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
# Important Tips:
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This rich, zesty meal delivers tender sautéed chicken, silky garlic butter sauce, and cheesy pasta in under 30 minutes.
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Perfect for date nights, weeknight dinners, or meal prep with that Italian bistro feel at home.