Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Simple & Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta is bright, cheesy, and comforting. It is a flavorful dish the entire family will love!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half
- 1 lemon quartered
- 2 tsp garlic powder divided
- 1 tsp ground black pepper divided
- 29 oz chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 16 oz penne pasta cooked as directed on box
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp lemon zest grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by squeezing lemon over both sides and seasoning with 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ¾ teaspoon pepper. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add remaining teaspoon of garlic powder and pepper to chicken broth. Bring to a boil and add lemon juice and pasta. Cook over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, approximately 25 minutes.
- Cut up your chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir in to your pasta, along with the whipping cream and lemon zest. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring every minute. Remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes before stirring and serving. (Sprinkle shredded or grated cheese on top if desired)
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg