Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz fettuccini pasta (or spaghetti)

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast ((2 medium) cut in half lengthwise)

1 egg

1 Tbsp milk

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1/2 tsp salt (plus more to salt the water)

1/8 tsp black pepper

2 Tbsp olive oil

4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon, divided)

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1/4 tsp onion powder

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp parsley (optional garnish)

Directions

Cook Pasta:

Bring a large pot of water to boil, add 1 heaping Tbsp salt and pasta. Cook until al-dente according to package instructions or to your desired doneness. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water then drain and lightly rinse (rinsing will keep the sauce creamier)

Make Lemon Chicken:

While pasta is cooking, set up 2 bowls. In first bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 Tbsp milk. In second bowl, combine 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Dip each chicken cutlet in egg wash, letting excess drip back into the bowl, then dip in bread crumbs, turning to coat.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil, or enough to lightly cover the bottom of the pan and sautee breaded chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to cutting board to cool slightly, squeeze half of the lemon juice over the top then cut into strips.

Make Lemon Alfredo Sauce:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt 2 Tbsp butter then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp onion powder. Sautee 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 2 cups heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and while whisking constantly, gradually pour in 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, whisking to incorporate.

Sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and remove from heat, whisking until cheese is melted and incorporated. Season to taste with salt (I added a pinch of salt).

Pour sauce over rinsed, drained pasta and toss to coat noodles. Add reserved pasta cooking water to thin the sauce if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve with strips of chicken over warm bowls filled with pasta.

Nutrition

• Calories: 1085 kcal
• Total Fat: 67 g
• Saturated Fat: 35 g
• Cholesterol: 371 mg
• Sodium: 1033 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 77 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 44 g