Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines crispy breaded chicken with a creamy lemon sauce, tossed with fettuccine and garnished with fresh parsley. The zesty flavors of lemon pair perfectly with the tender chicken and rich pasta, making for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta and Sauce:
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs. Repeat for all pieces.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook breaded chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Rest and slice.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in skillet, add cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta, drain, and toss with the lemon cream sauce.
- Serve Your Dish: Plate pasta, top with sliced chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Lemon Sauce, Chicken and Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe
