Description
Lemony Garlic Chicken Carbonara Pasta is a delightful dish that marries creamy, rich flavors with zesty lemon and tender chicken. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With each twirl of pasta, you’ll experience a burst of flavor that tantalizes your taste buds and impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- 2. Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chicken with salt and pepper until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- 3. Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- 4. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and mix in lemon zest and juice.
- 5. Combine: Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet, mixing well. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 6. Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg