Lemon Chicken Pasta
 
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I should have named this crack sauce. The lemon and garlic-infused Alfredo sauce is absolutely delicious! Tossed with al dente pasta and sautéed chicken, it will be your new favorite meal.
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Recipe type: Dinner/Italian/Pasta/Chicken
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1-2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, crushed or finely minced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 large lemon, juiced (2-3 tbsp)
  • ¼ tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • dash black pepper
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb fettuccini or linguini pasta, cooked al dente
Instructions
  1. Start the water for your pasta before you start making your chicken and sauce. You want the pasta to finish at the same time as the sauce.
  2. In a large skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and the chicken pieces. Season them with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp onion powder, and ⅛ tsp black pepper. Saute over medium-high heat until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly browning. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Next, add to the same pan the remaining 2 tbsp of butter and the minced garlic. Saute on medium heat until garlic is just starting to brown. Reduce heat to medium-low and quickly add the 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk as you bring it to a simmer. Once it is simmering, you can turn it down a little more, but make sure it continues to simmer lightly.
  4. Whisk in the lemon juice, ¼ tsp dried basil, ¼ tsp salt and dash of pepper. Then whisk in the parmesan cheese.
  5. Turn off the heat and add in the drained, al dente pasta and toss with tongs. Add the chicken and toss again.
  6. Serve immediately.
  7. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/lemon-chicken-pasta/