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Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish featuring crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken, a velvety lemon-garlic sauce, and tender fettuccine. Infused with white wine, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning, this dish delivers a restaurant-quality meal at home!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts (4-5 thin cutlets)

  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (homemade or store-bought)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 10 oz fettuccine

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Juice from 1 lemon (adjust to taste)

  • 1/2 cup white wine

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or more, to taste)

 

  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Chicken

    • Set up three bowls:

      • Bowl 1: Parmesan cheese.

      • Bowl 2: Whisked egg.

      • Bowl 3: Panko bread crumbs.

    • Dip each chicken breast first in Parmesan, then in the egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

  • Cook the Chicken

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

    • Add the coated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.

    • Transfer to a plate and slice into bite-sized pieces or leave whole.

  • Cook the Pasta

    • Boil fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

  • Prepare the Sauce

    • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

    • Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

    • Pour in lemon juice, white wine, and heavy cream, stirring to combine.

    • Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  • Combine Everything

    • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well.

    • Return the sliced chicken to the skillet to reheat.

 

  • Serve

    • Plate hot pasta and garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken broth for white wine if preferred.

  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

 

  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 670
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg

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