Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and creamy pasta, perfect for a weeknight family meal or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cook the spaghetti: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
- Make the sauce: In the skillet, pour in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and let it simmer to thicken.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss in the lemon cream sauce, stirring in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the spaghetti topped with sliced chicken and parsley.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor, and consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg