Description
Baked Creamy Lemon & Chicken Pasta is a delightful culinary experience that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and zesty lemon for a dish that’s both comforting and impressive. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this pasta dish promises to impress with its bright flavors and rich textures. Easy to prepare, it transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Add minced garlic and spinach to the skillet; cook until spinach is wilted (2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and fresh lemon juice while scraping up any browned bits. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy sauce in the baking dish, ensuring all noodles are coated.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg