Skillet Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Calories: ~520 per serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz (225g) pasta (fettuccine or penne works best)

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• Optional garnish: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Cook chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. Cook pasta and sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta, cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.

3. Combine: Stir in cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and spinach. Cook 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts and everything is coated in creamy sauce.

4. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.