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    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

    Published: Mar 11, 2019 · Modified: Apr 15, 2019 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta.Sauteed chicken in a rich creamy lemon basil sauce tossed with your favorite kind of pasta.  A quick and easy 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #lemonpasta #lemonchickenpasta #pasta #pastarecipes

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

    Sauteed chicken in a rich creamy lemon basil sauce tossed with your favorite kind of pasta.  A quick and easy 30-minute meal!

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta.Sauteed chicken in a rich creamy lemon basil sauce tossed with your favorite kind of pasta.  A quick and easy 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #lemonpasta #lemonchickenpasta #pasta #pastarecipes

    As soon as March hits, it starts feeling like Spring in Arizona and I get so excited to make recipes using fresh lemons, straight from our tree.  This is such a rich pasta yet it feels so light and bright with the addition of vibrant lemon zest and fresh basil.

    I love these easy meals, whipped up in less than 30 minutes. They are perfect for busy weeknights and fill my kids bellies.  I am pretty sure my growing 16-year-old son would eat pasta every single night if he could.

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta.Sauteed chicken in a rich creamy lemon basil sauce tossed with your favorite kind of pasta.  A quick and easy 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #lemonpasta #lemonchickenpasta #pasta #pastarecipes

    How to make 30-Minute Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta:

    1.  Start by boiling water in a large pot.  Add a generous amount of salt to the pot of water. This will help to season the pasta.  Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
    2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.  Add onion and saute for 5-6 minutes.  Turn up the heat to medium-high and add chicken breast. Saute for 7-8 minutes.  Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Garlic can easily burn so watch it carefully. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    3. Add chicken broth and heavy cream or half-n-half.  Let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.  If you want more lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.  It gives the most bang for the buck!
    4. Toss cooked pasta with sauce. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil ribbons.

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta.Sauteed chicken in a rich creamy lemon basil sauce tossed with your favorite kind of pasta.  A quick and easy 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #lemonpasta #lemonchickenpasta #pasta #pastarecipes

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    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta.Sauteed chicken in a rich creamy lemon basil sauce tossed with your favorite kind of pasta.  A quick and easy 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #lemonpasta #lemonchickenpasta #pasta #pastarecipes

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta.Sauteed chicken in a rich creamy lemon basil sauce tossed with your favorite kind of pasta.  A quick and easy 30-minute meal! www.modernhoney.com #lemonpasta #lemonchickenpasta #pasta #pastarecipes

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

    Melissa Stadler
    Rich creamy lemon basil sauce with sauteed chicken tossed with pasta.  
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 Tablespoon Butter
    • 1 Onion (finely diced)
    • 1 lb. Chicken Breast (about 2-3 chicken breasts, cubed)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • ½-1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
    • 3 Garlic Cloves (finely minced)
    • 1 cup Chicken Broth
    • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream or Half-n-Half
    • Lemon Zest (from one lemon)
    • ⅓ cup Lemon Juice
    • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • Fresh Basil (cut into ribbons or torn)
    • 1 lb. Pasta

    Instructions
     

    • Start by boiling water in a large pot.  Add a generous amount of salt to the pot of water. This will help to season the pasta.  Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
    • While water is heating up, in a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 5-6 minutes. Turn up the heat to medium-high and add chicken breast. Saute for 7-8 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Garlic can easily burn so watch it carefully. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    • Add chicken broth and heavy cream or half-n-half. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. If you want more lemon flavor, add more lemon zest. Taste sauce and add more salt, if necessary.  
    • Toss cooked pasta with sauce. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil ribbons.
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    1. Mel

      February 23, 2021 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious and a definite keeper. My husband and I really enjoyed it!!

      Reply
    2. Mikayla

      April 13, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      I made this last night and it was SO GOOD!!! Thank you for the great recipe 🙂

      Reply
    3. Mikayla

      April 12, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      BEST PASTA RECIPE EVER!!!

      Reply
    4. Erin

      April 23, 2019 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      This dish was so delicious! It wasn’t hard to make and the recipe was super easy to follow. My three year old twins nearly cleaned their plates and my husband, who is a notoriously picky eater, loved it!

      Reply

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