Description
This zesty and creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Bowtie Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish with tender chicken breasts, a rich garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a simple yet delicious meal that’s sure to satisfy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sauté the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F/75°C). Set aside and cover with foil.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add bowtie pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan, then stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Let it simmer.
- Add Seasonings and Cheese: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted, adjusting thickness with pasta water.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well-coated. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Slice the Chicken and Combine: Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken to pasta, tossing gently to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately
Notes
- Feel free to add extra lemon zest for a stronger lemon flavor.
- For a lighter option, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg