Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of excess fat); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 3 Tbsp mayonnaise; 1 Tbsp dijon mustard; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best, but the canned Parmesan will also work); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 16 oz cherry tomatoes (sliced in half (or kept whole if small)); 3 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 16 oz dried spaghetti pasta; 1 cup reserved pasta water ((from boiling the pasta, you may not use it all)); 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided); 4 - 5 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1/3 - 1/2 cup dry white wine (we use chardonnay); 4 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature and cubed); zest of 1 lemon; 3 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best); 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best, but the canned Parmesan will also work); 1/4 tsp kosher salt; minced fresh basil; additional lemon zest; additional Parmesan cheese; additional black pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

This creamy lemon chicken pasta combines bright and tangy creamy pasta, crunchy baked chicken cutlets, garlicky burst cherry tomatoes, and savory Parmesan cheese.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:15:09 GMT