Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Creamy lemon chicken pasta is comforting yet light, with tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a rich lemon sauce. It’s perfect for both special occasions and busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 683.28kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bucatini or your favorite pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts or 2 chicken breasts pounded thin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.12 ounces bucatini
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the pan.2 tablespoons butter, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ cup chicken broth
- Add heavy cream/coconut milk, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoons lemon zest, ½ cup parmesan cheese, Salt and black pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Add the drained pasta and toss until well coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Slice the chicken breasts and serve on top of the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and more Parmesan cheese.¼ cup fresh parsley
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Notes
- Heat the pan before adding chicken; let it develop a golden crust for more flavor.
- Cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions—it will finish in the sauce.
- Loosen sauce with reserved pasta water for a smooth texture.
Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low, adding a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 683.28kcal | Carbohydrates: 68.52g | Protein: 41.54g | Fat: 26.92g | Saturated Fat: 14.75g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.92g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.66g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82.23mg | Sodium: 1049.1mg | Potassium: 814.15mg | Fiber: 3.26g | Sugar: 3.29g | Vitamin A: 537.58IU | Vitamin C: 14.14mg | Calcium: 207.13mg | Iron: 3.93mg
