Description
This Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish featuring crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken, a velvety lemon-garlic sauce, and tender fettuccine. Infused with white wine, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning, this dish delivers a restaurant-quality meal at home!
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken breasts (4–5 thin cutlets)
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
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1 egg
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½ cup panko bread crumbs (homemade or store-bought)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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10 oz fettuccine
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice from 1 lemon (adjust to taste)
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½ cup white wine
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or more, to taste)
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Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
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Set up three bowls:
Bowl 1: Parmesan cheese.
Bowl 2: Whisked egg.
Bowl 3: Panko bread crumbs. -
Dip each chicken breast first in Parmesan, then in the egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
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Cook the Chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the coated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
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Transfer to a plate and slice into bite-sized pieces or leave whole.
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Cook the Pasta:
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Boil fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in lemon juice, white wine, and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
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Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Combine Everything:
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well.
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Return the sliced chicken to the skillet to reheat.
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Serve:
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Plate hot pasta and garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.
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Notes
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For extra richness, you can add more Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
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If you don’t want to use white wine, you can substitute it with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
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Adjust the lemon juice based on your preference for tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg