Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken until deeply golden with slight char marks.
  3. 3Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. 4Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  5. 5Reserve pasta water before draining.
  6. 6In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds.
  7. 7Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  9. 9Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.
  10. 10Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
  11. 11Slowly add reserved pasta water until sauce becomes silky and glossy.
  12. 12Toss pasta into the sauce until fully coated.
  13. 13Slice chicken and place on top.
  14. 14Finish with parsley, extra parmesan, black pepper, chili flakes, and lemon slices.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • parsley
  • chili flakes

Equipment

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