Lemon Chicken Pasta Delight: 7 Reasons It's Your New Favorite Dish!
This Lemon Chicken Pasta Delight is a refreshing and creamy dish, perfect for quick dinners or special gatherings!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme or sub with fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into strips
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 12 ounces fettuccini pasta or any pasta of choice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup broccoli florets optional, for extra nutrition
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, mix thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Season chicken strips with the herb mixture.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown.
- Add garlic and broccoli, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and lemon juice, bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Combine pasta with cream sauce and chicken, stir in Parmesan.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Notes
Adjust seasoning according to taste and consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a kick!