Creamy lemon pasta with chicken

Name: Creamy lemon pasta with chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 larger chicken breasts; 1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound of your favorite pasta (cook according to the package directions); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small red onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Zest of 2 lemons; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup chicken broth; The juice of 2 lemons; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup of pasta water (save 1 cup when boiling the pasta); 1 teaspoon salt or to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

8 steps

This is honestly one of my favorite pasta dishes to make and to eat. It’s so simple yet so delicious.

Updated at: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:25:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1169.3 kcal (58%)

Total Fat65.7 g (94%)

Carbs93.3 g (36%)

Sugars6.3 g (7%)

Protein50.6 g (101%)

Sodium1777.8 mg (89%)

Fiber5.3 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F / 230°C

OvenPreheat

Step 2

2. Put 2 chicken breasts in a tray lined with parchment paper. Mix together the seasonings for the chicken by combining together the seasoned salt, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil on the chicken and season with the spice mixture and repeat on the other side.

Step 3

3. Put the chicken in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

OvenHeat

Step 4

4. Start on the pasta- boil the pasta according to the directions on the package then strain, make sure you reserve one cup of the pasta water.

Step 5

5. The sauce- in a hot skillet add in the butter and olive oil. Then add in the onion and garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes. Next add in the chili flakes, black pepper, lemon zest and sauté for about a minute.

Step 6

6. Then add in the heavy cream, chicken broth and lemon juice. Give it a good stir and boil for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

7. Then add in the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, one cup of pasta water, salt and mix really well. Let it cook for about another minute. Take it off the heat then add in the chopped parsley.

Step 8

8. Once the chicken is done let it rest for about 5 minutes then slice and place it over the delicious creamy lemony pasta, garnish with more parsley, lemon slices and enjoy!!