Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta
Tender lemon pepper chicken, creamy parmesan sauce, and protein-packed spaghetti come together in this Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta for an easy, high-protein dinner that's both comforting and fresh. Made in one pan with simple ingredients, it's a flavorful weeknight meal that's perfect for busy evenings, meal prep, or family dinners.
Servings 6
Calories 437kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
For the sauce
- 1-2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup grated parmesan
For the topping
- Freshly chopped chives
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite sized cubes and season with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Once hot, add avocado oil and the seasoned chicken.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the Banza spaghetti noodles according to the package directions.
- In the same pan used for the chicken, pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, and honey.
- Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Turn heat to low, then whisk in 2 tbsp butter and heavy cream.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. If the sauce is too thick, add more chicken stock a little bit at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Toss the spaghetti noodles and chicken into the sauce and mix until well coated in sauce.
- Top with fresh chives and extra parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 2g