Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta
This creamy lemon butter chicken pasta is like sunshine on a plate. Chicken breast is coated in a velvety lemon butter sauce, tossed together with al dente pasta, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. It's the perfect dish for a cozy night in or a fancy dinner party with friends.
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 2
Give the pan a quick wipe with a paper towel
- 3
Melt the butter in the pan. Fry the onion and garlic until softened, 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add the lemon zest and juice. Give the mixture a quick stir and add chili flakes and thyme. Stir in the water and double cream. Add the spinach and cook for about a minute, until wilted.
- 5
Return the chicken to the pan and add the pasta. Stir and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- 6
Mix in the Parmesan. Remove the pan from the heat.
- 7
Serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
- 8
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (12)
- •2 chicken breasts, diced
- •1 tablespoon butter
- •½ red onion, diced
- •2 cloves garlic, chopped
- •1 lemon, zest and juice
- •1 teaspoon chili flake
- •1 teaspoon dried thyme
- •¼ cup water
- •½ cup double cream
- •2 cups baby spinach
- •1 ½ cups fresh egg pasta
- •2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, plus more for serving