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Lemon Garlic Pasta

Lemon Garlic Pasta

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta ready in 30 minutes! A one-skillet family favorite with tender chicken and bowtie pasta in a zesty, velvety sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • q.s. crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • q.s. chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet 12 inches or more
  • Colander
  • Tongs or large mixing spoon
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook the chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter, add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant, then stir in lemon zest and juice. Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted.
  5. Combine the cooked chicken and pasta into the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Simmer together for a few minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley or basil, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don't skip pre-salting your pasta water for flavor. Ensure cream cheese is softened to prevent lumps in the sauce. If the sauce thickens too much after adding pasta, stir in warm chicken broth a tablespoon at a time. For fun variations, consider lemon garlic shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, or adding spinach. Enjoy your delicious creamy dinner!
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