Description
A bright, simple pasta with lemon and cooked chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper and cook in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Remove and slice.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined and heated through.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce, then add the sliced chicken on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra brightness, serve with lemon wedges and a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Pasta, Quick Dinner, Creamy Pasta, Weeknight Meal