Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
A rich and bright pasta dish made with juicy chicken, tender rigatoni, roasted garlic, and a silky lemon cream sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 –1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated asiago cheese
- 2 lemons zest and juice
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 1 shallot diced
- ½ stick butter
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Seasonings to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
- Season and sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté shallot and roasted garlic in butter, then deglaze with wine.
- Add cream, lemon, cheese, pasta, and chicken. Toss, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency
- Taste and adjust lemon before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 800kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 3mg
