Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Pasta tossed with tender chicken and sweet peas in a silky lemon cream sauce that is lovey and rich with a delectable citrus zing.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 818kcal
Equipment
- 1 Pasta Pot
- 1 Large pan or frying pan
- 1 Kitchen tongs
- 1 Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast
- 180 grams tagliatelle or any long pasta
- 60 ml double or heavy cream ¼ cup or 4 tbsp
- 60 ml white wine or chicken stock
- 150 grams frozen peas 1 cup
- 2 shallots diced
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 20 grams grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- salt and pepper
- chopped basil (or parsley)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally to make 2 thinner cutlets. Sprinkle the flour on a plate, season generously with salt and pepper and dredge the chicken in the flour to lightly coat, tapping off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a large, deep pan and pan fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes on both sides until golden and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions and add the peas for the last minute of cooking. Reserve a cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Add the diced shallots and a generous pinch of salt to the same pan used to cook the chicken (no need to clean). Cook for 2-3 mins until beginning to soften then add the garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Pour over the wine or stock to deglaze the pan, using a spatula to scrape up any bits that have stuck to the bottom and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice to the wine or stock then add the cream and allow it to bubble for 2-3 minutes to thicken. Stir in the parmesan and lemon zest.
- Drain the pasta and peas and use tongs to toss into the sauce along with 2 tbsp pasta water. Add more pasta water as required to loosen the sauce and get your desired consistency.
- Slice chicken breasts then stir in to the pasta with the chopped basil. Serve immediately, with extra parmesan if you wish.
Nutrition
Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 1063mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1204IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 4mg