Name: Lemon Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon dried parsley; 3 thin chicken breasts; 12 ounces spaghetti cooked 2 minutes shy of al dente; 4 Tablespoons salted butter; 2 Tablespoons flour; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed; 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated; 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley plus more for garnish; Lemon wedges for serving, optional

Ingredients

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2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley
3 thin chicken breasts
12 ounces spaghetti cooked 2 minutes shy of al dente
4 Tablespoons salted butter
2 Tablespoons flour
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley plus more for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving, optional

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
In a bowl, mix lemon pepper, salt, and dried parsley. Season the chicken on both sides with this mixture.
Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest on a plate.
Prepare the spaghetti by cooking it 2 minutes short of al dente.
Melt the butter in the pan, then add flour and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually stir in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream and lemon pepper.
Allow the sauce to heat for 4-5 minutes until thickened, then mix in lemon juice, parmesan, and parsley until melted.
Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, remove from heat, and slice chicken into strips, placing on top of the pasta.
Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

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Notes

For added flavor, use fresh herbs instead of dried parsley.
Make it lighter by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Author: Alejandro
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 800
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 52g
Saturated Fat: 30g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 61g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 150mg