Lemon Chicken Pasta
This lemon chicken pasta is a gourmet dish that's quick, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The combination of fresh lemon juice and tender chicken creates a satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a busy weeknight or a dinner party. Enjoy this easy lemon chicken pasta recipe that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- ½ (16-ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle pasta until tender but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until the chicken is no longer pink and fully cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the flour and ground black pepper until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the lemon juice and Dijon mustard until fully combined.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, cooked chicken, and the creamy lemon sauce. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley, roasted asparagus, or a slice of lemon for extra flair.
Notes
Garnish with your choice of tomatoes, parsley, cooked asparagus or broccoli, or sliced lemon.