Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo: 5 Easy Steps for a Zesty One-Pan Dinner
This Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo combines succulent chicken bites with a creamy, flavorful sauce, perfect for a delightful one-pan dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups half-and-half
- 1 pound dry linguine pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon pepper seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat a deep skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side. Add butter in the last minute to glaze the chicken.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add more butter, then sauté garlic for 1 minute till fragrant.
- Pour wine into the skillet, reduce slightly, and stir in lemon juice, zest, chicken stock, half-and-half, and remaining spices.
- Add linguine to the sauce, cook until al dente, stirring frequently. Stir in Parmesan and serve topped with chicken.
Notes
Ensure to not overcrowd the chicken during cooking. For a creamier sauce, adjust the amount of half-and-half as needed.