Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe to Delight Your Taste Buds

Looking for a quick and easy dinner option that's packed with flavor? Look no further than this Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta recipe! Perfectly cooked chicken, al dente pasta, and a tangy lemon butter sauce come together to create a mouthwatering meal that will have your whole family asking for seconds.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 lb. penne pasta
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss to coat everything in the sauce, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Tips and Tricks:

• To make this dish even more flavorful, try adding some grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
• If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
• For a healthier option, try using whole wheat pasta and substituting the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
• This dish is also delicious with shrimp instead of chicken!