Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta is a delightful and quick dish that combines tender pasta with shredded chicken enveloped in a zesty lemon cream sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe requires minimal ingredients but delivers maximum flavor, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The creamy texture and bright citrus notes will impress everyone at your table, while the use of rotisserie or leftover chicken means you can whip it up in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter, then add flour and stir for about one minute.
- Stir in minced garlic, then add broth (or wine), lemon juice, and zest; let bubble for one minute.
- Whisk in heavy cream and shredded chicken; simmer until thickened to your liking.
- Stir in parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Toss drained pasta in the sauce until well coated; adjust with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (235g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg