Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta in 30 Minutes

Make yourself a delicious dinner tonight with this creamy lemon chicken pasta by Natashas Kitchen. This recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for lazy and busy nights. Plus, you only need simple ingredients for this dish!

Ingredients

• 12 oz of fettuccini pasta or spaghetti
• 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken breast (cut in half lengthwise)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of milk
• 1 cup of bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

For the sauce:

• 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice (divided)
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
• 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon of parsley (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Step 1:

Fill a large pot with water and add 1 heaping tablespoon of salt. Bring it to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain drain and lightly rinse.

Step 2:

Set up two bowls. Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of milk in one bowl, then beat well. In the second bowl, mix 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Dip each chicken cutlet in egg wash, let the excess drip, then coat with breadcrumbs mixture.

Step 3:

Place a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 2 tablespoons of oil and cook breaded chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it cool slightly. Squeeze half the lemon juice over the top, then cut into strips.

Step 4:

Make the sauce. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and onion powder. Sautee for a minute until fragrant.

Step 5:

Add the heavy cream and salt. Mix frequently and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and gradually pour 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice while whisking constantly.

Step 6:

Sprinkle 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese and whisk until melted. Season to taste with salt.

Step 7:

Pour the sauce over the drained pasta and toss until the noodles are coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water.  Transfer to a bowl, garnish with parsley, and add the strips of chicken on top. Serve and enjoy!

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta in 30 Minutes