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Lemon Chicken Pasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Chicken Pasta, a creamy and zesty dish that brings comfort to any dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts lightly breaded with lemon pepper, enveloped in a rich Parmesan sauce, and complemented by sweet peas.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 ounces spaghetti pasta
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ⅔ cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Dredge halved chicken breasts in a mixture of flour, Parmesan, and lemon pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Keep warm.
  2. Boil water in a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer to combine.
  4. Stir in frozen peas, lemon zest, and juice; simmer until reduced by one-third. Add half a cup of Parmesan cheese until melted.
  5. Toss cooked spaghetti with the sauce and add butter cubes; stir until melted. Serve topped with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.

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