Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
This creamy lemon chicken pasta is made with juicy, tender chicken, grated parmesan and fresh herbs. It's an easy restaurant-quality dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 633kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken cutlets
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 lb spaghetti
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of salted water until boiling, then add pasta and cook for 9 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with cajun seasoning and salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- When pasta is done, add butter to the same large pot over medium-high heat. Once melted, add garlic and lemon zest, sauteeing for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add milk and cream, then bring to a boil. Add cheese and lemon juice, then stir to combine.
- Taste sauce, then season with salt & pepper to taste. Add more lemon juice to taste if desired. Add pasta, tossing to coat, then cook for another 2 minutes until pasta absorbs some of the sauce and makes it thicker.
- Divide pasta among bowls, then top with sliced up chicken and garnish with parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make your own Cajun seasoning or check out other flavourful seasonings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave with a splash of water to help loosen the sauce.
Freeze the cooked chicken in an airtight container or freezer safe bags for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight and reheat.
Note that you can freeze the pasta but it's best to cook the pasta and sauce fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2355IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 2mg