Lemon Garlic Chicken (Print)
Savory chicken and pasta in a tangy garlic-lemon sauce. A warm, satisfying meal made in no time.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Spices
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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4 chicken breasts (boneless, no skin)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Pasta and Creamy Sauce
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1/2 cup (50g) Parmesan, grated
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300g (10 oz) bowtie pasta noodles
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1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
→ Fresh Ingredients
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2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
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1 lemon (zested and juiced)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Fats and Oils
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
# Steps:
01 -
Add salt to water, heat to a boil, and cook pasta as instructions on the box say. Once done, drain and set it aside.
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Rub the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until it's golden brown. Squeeze on some lemon juice near the end.
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In the same pan, melt butter, then sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in the cream, stirring, and let it simmer. Mix in Parmesan cheese and lemon zest until thickened.
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Stir the sauce and pasta together, then toss in some parsley. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to tweak the flavor.
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Slice the cooked chicken and arrange it on top of the pasta. Sprinkle extra parsley on top if you like.
# Notes:
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Swap bowties for any other pasta shape you prefer.
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Spice it up with a bit of red chili flakes.
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Chicken thighs can be juicier if swapped in.