Description
This Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe combines tender breaded chicken with a creamy lemon sauce, tossed with fettuccine for a delightful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta and Sauce:
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set up breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Cook the Chicken: Pan-fry breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Season to taste.
- Add Flavors to the Sauce: Mix in Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice until sauce thickens.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook fettuccine, then toss with the creamy lemon sauce.
- Serve Your Dish: Plate pasta, top with sliced chicken, parsley, and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Lemon Sauce, Breaded Chicken
