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Lemon Butter Pasta with Chicken

Creamy Lemon Butter Pasta with Chicken for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Lemon Butter Pasta with Chicken combines a rich buttery sauce and zesty lemon for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguine cooked according to package directions
For the Protein
  • 2 cups Chicken Breast diced and cooked until golden
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoon Butter for the sauce base
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until foamy and golden. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, around 6-8 minutes.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stir to combine, and simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add linguine to the creamy sauce and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  6. Serve garnished with lemon zest and additional lemon juice, pairing with garlic bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding cream or reserved pasta water to restore creaminess.

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