Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Creamy lemon chicken pasta is the perfect treat for those days when only a high dose of carbs will do. Made with chicken, loads of lemon, garlic and cream, this chicken pasta with lemon is ready in just 25 minutes, but it tastes beyond incredible.

📝 Ingredients

• 250 g (8.8 oz) rigatoni (or another short pasta)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20 g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
• 350 g ( 3/4 lb) chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) dry white wine
• Juice of 1 medium lemon
• Zest of half a medium lemon
• 200 ml (1 cup) double (heavy) cream
• 30 g (1/3 cup) grated parmesan
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously, and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of water before draining the pasta.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and melt the butter in it. Add the chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until slighlty golden.
3. 3Stir in the shallot and garlic and continue...: Stir in the shallot and garlic and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, pour in the wine and use your spoon or spatula to deglaze the pot. Cook for a minute until the alcohol has evaporated almost completely.
4. 4Add the lemon juice and zest and continue...: Add the lemon juice and zest and continue to cook for another minute, stirring often. Next, stir in the cream and parmesan and allow the sauce to bubble for 1-2 minutes.
5. 5Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and...: Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to cover well in the sauce. Add a dash of pasta water if the sauce looks too thick.
6. 6Stir in the fresh parsley, season to taste,...: Stir in the fresh parsley, season to taste, and serve immediately, with extra grated parmesan on top if you like.