Description
A creamy, zesty Mediterranean pasta dish with tender chicken, lemon-infused cream sauce, and fragrant garlic. Quick and satisfying.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, cubed or sliced
350g fettuccine or long pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
150ml thickened cream (cornstarch thickened)
50g parmesan, grated
1 lemon (zest + juice)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant
Sear chicken cubes in batches until golden (4-5 minutes)
Add cream, lemon juice, zest, and thyme to saucepan
Whisk until smooth, add parmesan, and simmer for 3-5 minutes
Cook pasta al dente and drain
Toss cooked pasta with lemon cream sauce and seared chicken
Season and serve immediately
Notes
Use fresh lemon zest for vibrant aroma
Simmer slowly to avoid souring from acidity
Optional: Add cherry tomatoes or spinach
Parmesan alternatives: Nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recettes de Pâtes Faciles et Rapides Maison
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg