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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Quick and easy creamy lemon chicken pasta with alfredo sauce, juicy chicken, fettuccine, and Italian parsley.  Made right in a skillet and taken to the dinner table.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Bowl
  • Cooking Spoon
  • Metal Wire Whisk

Ingredients

Season Chicken

  • 1 ½ lbs. Chicken Breast, Tenders or Thighs
  • 1-2 tbsp . All-Purpose Seasoning Blend of Choice and Italian Seasoning
  • Dry Spice Options - Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, Oregano, Basil and Thyme
  • Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 2 tbsp. Avocado or Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour

Lemon Alfredo Sauce

  • 1 tbsp. Butter
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Garlic (Minced or Chopped)
  • ½ cup Onion (Minced or Chopped)
  • 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • Zest of 1-2 Fresh Lemons (Depending on how much lemon flavor you prefer)
  • Fresh Squeezed Juice of 1-2 Lemons (Depending on how much lemon flavor you prefer)
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh Italian Parsley (Chopped) For Garnish and Serving
  • Lemon Slices and Parmesan For Garnish and Serving

Pasta

  • 8oz Fettuccine (about ½ of 1 pound box)

Instructions

Season Chicken

  • In a bowl add thin chicken breasts and season with your favorite all-purpose spices and Italian herbs, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Marinate for a couple of hours is best, if you have the time.

Cook The Pasta

  • In a large saucepan bring water to boil to cook the fettuccine pasta. Cook pasta using the package directions till al dente or the consistency you prefer.

Cook The Chicken and Lemon Alfredo Sauce

  • Dredge seasoned chicken with the flour.
  • In a skillet on low-medium heat add the butter and oil. Cook the seasoned chicken in batches, remove, and set aside. Make sure the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Raise the heat to medium and add chopped onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pot by adding the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Use a whisk to scrape the bottom to mix in all that good flavor. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream and mix well and cook until the sauce is hot and comes to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and slowly add in grated parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.
    Optional: Mix in any cooked vegetable or meat (ie mushrooms, frozen peas, or bacon).
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in cooked fettuccine pasta. Top with the cooked lightly breaded chicken breasts, slice of lemon on each piece, and garnish with extra parmesan and chopped Italian parsley. Enjoy.