CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, butter, red onion, garlic, lemon, chili flake, dried thyme, water, double cream, baby spinach, fresh egg pasta, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of 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

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Give the pan a quick wipe with a paper towel
  • Melt the butter in the pan. Fry the onion and garlic until softened, 3-5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and add the pasta. Stir and cook until the pasta is al dente.
  • Mix in the Parmesan. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 941 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 5 grams

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