Description
A delicious and comforting creamy lemon chicken pasta that blends juicy chicken and bowtie pasta in a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, allowing it to sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream along with lemon juice and zest. Stir to combine.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Plate and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to replace heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter version. To make it vegan, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas and use non-dairy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg