Lemon Chicken Pasta
Loaded with shredded chicken and bursts of lemon flavor, Lemon Chicken Pasta is a refreshing and delicious meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 433kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound (16-ounce box) Gemelli pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ¼ cup (61 g) lemon juice, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 ¼ cups (125 g) parmesan cheese, grated, divided
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- parsley, chopped for garnish
- salt, to taste
- 1 lemon, quartered (for squeezing over dish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat salted water and cook pasta according to package directions (about 10-12 minutes). Reserve a cup of pasta water; drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet.
- Add lemon juice, heavy whipping cream, chicken, and black pepper. Cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1 cup of parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted. Add reserved pasta water, if needed, until the pasta dish reaches your desired consistency.
- Top with remaining parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Squeeze lemon over individual servings. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 433kcal