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Creamy Lemon Chicken with Pasta

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A comforting weeknight dinner featuring creamy sauce with a fresh lemon lift and tender chicken.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 tsp olive oil and the farfalle pasta. Stir and boil for 12 minutes. Drain and cover to keep warm.
  2. Prepare the chicken by heating a saucepan over medium heat, adding 2 tbsp olive oil and the spice mix.
  3. Cook the sliced chicken in a single layer for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until done. Remove from skillet.
  4. Add 1/2 cup butter to the same skillet and melt over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice and parsley, then remove from heat.
  7. Toss the cooked chicken with the sauce, coating well.
  8. Mix the cooked pasta with the chicken and sauce, adding 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  9. Serve with additional parmesan cheese and parsley as desired.

Notes

Slice chicken evenly to ensure it cooks through. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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