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CRISPY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA

A pasta with lemon, garlic, and Parmesan to give it such a yummy flavor and topped with crispy chicken. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
  

FOR THE CHICKEN

  • 3-4 Chicken breast, pounded thin. Or two large breast split in half.
  • 1/2 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 4 Tbsp Salted butter

FOR THE PASTA SAUCE

  • 4 Tbsp Salted butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Zest of one large lemon (or two small ones)
  • Juice of one large lemon (or two small ones)
  • 16 oz of your favorite pasta
  • Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chicken. Pound them out thin, or cut them in half. Salt and Pepper each side of the chicken. Then dredge them in the flour on both sides.
  • In a large frying pan (or a braiser like I use in the video), heat up 4 Tbsp of the butter. Place chicken in pan and cook until finished. About 10 minutes each side. Cook times vary depending on thickness.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare your pasta in a different pot according to the package directions.
  • When the chicken is done, remove from the pan and place on a plate.
  • Put another 4 Tbsp in the pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Whisk the pan to break up any pieces on the bottom of the pan.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
  • Once it comes to a slight simmer, whisk in the Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Turn off heat and add in the cooked pasta.
  • Serve with the sliced cooked chicken on top and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!

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