Lemon Linguini with Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and creamy Lemon Linguini with Chicken recipe. Featuring tender linguini tossed in a luscious lemon-garlic cream sauce, this dish is brightened with fresh lemon juice and zest for a refreshing citrus kick. Perfectly seared chicken breasts add a protein-packed, golden-brown finish, while grated Parmesan and a hint of red pepper flakes provide a savory depth with just the right amount of heat. A base of olive oil, butter, and chicken broth creates a silky sauce that clings beautifully to the pasta for every flavorful bite. Garnished with fresh parsley, this quick and easy meal comes together in just 50 minutes and is ideal for impressing family or guests. Whether you're craving comfort or sophistication, this Italian-inspired dinner delivers both in every forkful! Perfect for searches like "lemon pasta recipes," "chicken linguini dinner," or "easy citrus pasta dishes."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguini pasta
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 whole lemon
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
No directions provided.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.7 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.7 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 687 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 3635 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 164.3 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1046 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1472 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
