Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamy Bowtie Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that brings the flavors of a gourmet meal right into your home kitchen. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and bathed in a luscious creamy sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic. Paired with bowtie pasta, it creates a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in grated Parmesan until melted, then combine with the cooked pasta.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Adjust garlic and lemon levels according to taste preferences for customization.