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Nut-Free Shellfish-Free Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta

Recipe

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

  • chicken breast2
  • butter1 tablespoon
  • red onion½
  • garlic2 clove
  • lemon1
  • chili flake1 teaspoon
  • dried thyme1 teaspoon
  • water¼ cup
  • double cream½ cup
  • baby spinach2 cup
  • fresh egg pasta1 ½ cup
  • parmesan cheese2 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside.

  3. 3

    Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. 4

    Give the pan a quick wipe with a paper towel Melt the butter in the pan.

  5. 5

    Fry the onion and garlic until softened, 3-5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the lemon zest and juice.

  7. 7

    Give the mixture a quick stir and add chili flakes and thyme.

  8. 8

    Stir in the water and double cream.

  9. 9

    Add the spinach and cook for about a minute, until wilted.

  10. 10

    Return the chicken to the pan and add the pasta.

  11. 11

    Stir and cook until the pasta is al dente.

  12. 12

    Mix in the Parmesan.

  13. 13

    Remove the pan from the heat.

  14. 14

    Serve with more Parmesan, if desired.

  15. 15

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 2)

850calories
62gProtein
73gCarbs
36gFat
Fiber3g
Sugar3g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.