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Creamy Lemon Chicken with Pasta

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A bright, comforting weeknight dinner of tender chicken in a creamy lemon garlic sauce served with farfalle pasta.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: None

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Farfalle (bowtie) pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil. Add the optional 1 teaspoon olive oil and the 12 oz farfalle pasta. Stir and boil the pasta for 12 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain the pasta and cover with a plate to keep warm.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken. Heat a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add in the 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Add the sliced chicken in a single layer to the hot skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with the seasoning mix. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the 1/2 cup butter to the hot skillet, swirling until it melts. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the 8 cloves garlic, and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  6. Slowly add the 1 cup heavy cream to the melted butter and garlic, whisking as you add it. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  7. Once the sauce has thickened, add in the 1/3 cup lemon juice and whisk to combine. Simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley.
  8. Add the cooked chicken into the sauce and toss well to combine.
  9. Place the hot pasta in a large bowl and stir to prevent clumping. Add the chicken and sauce to the bowl of pasta and toss to combine. Add in 1/2 cup of the 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and mix well.
  10. Serve immediately with additional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Slice the chicken evenly and keep the sauce on medium-low to avoid separating. If the sauce thickens too much, add reserved pasta water.

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