Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and zesty lemon flavor in a delightful pasta meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided; 1 tsp for chicken, 1 tsp for sauce)
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced, about 3 tbsp juice)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your spaghetti until al dente for about 8-9 minutes. Remember to reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thinner cutlets for quicker cooking and let them rest at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Dredge the chicken: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the minced garlic and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Add lemon and cream: Mix in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and heavy cream. Stir and let the sauce thicken for about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the cheese: Add the freshly shaved Parmesan cheese into the sauce and stir until it melts.
- Combine with pasta: Add the reserved spaghetti into the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish with chicken: Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the pan, stirring gently.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, lemon chicken