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Lemon Chicken One-Pot Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove; set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic in same pot 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add broth, cream, and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
  4. Add pasta; stir well. Reduce to medium; cook 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken with spinach, lemon zest, and Parmesan. Stir until spinach wilts and everything combines.
  6. Adjust seasoning; garnish with optional basil and serve hot.