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Lemon Chicken Pasta

By Rachael | Updated on August 6, 2020

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Lemon Chicken Pasta:

This lemon chicken pasta recipe is perfection. Creamy yet light. It has a lemony, and garlicky goodness with a little nuttiness from the parmesan. It’s quick and easy, making it the perfect weekday dish. You won’t ever want a different penne pasta again. 

Lemon garlic chicken penne pasta is as delicious as it sounds.

It is hearty, but light and fresh. It is complex, but simple to make. I can’t stress enough how much I love cooking with fresh lemons.

It makes any dish brighter and more vibrant. It’s like adding sunshine to your meal. With that being said, I also love cooking with garlic. Something so little can add such a robust, complex taste.

Easy to make Lemon Chicken Pasta, in a big white bowl, on a green napkin, with fresh lemons

Pasta, where do I even start?

It’s one of those stick to you ribs type foods that is just so comforting.

Pastas are easy to throw together, and even easier to eat. They pair easily or are a great stand alone dish. They are easy to double if you need to feed an army.

And most reheat nicely if you have leftovers.

It’s no wonder I try to squeeze in a pasta night almost weekly.

But sometimes our lineup gets a little redundant and my family gets sick of alfredo and spaghetti. So I throw this yummy, creamy lemon chicken pasta at ’em and lets just say there is a fight for even the leftovers. IF there are any. It really is that good!

This is one of those meals that takes under 30 minutes to make, but is so good you wouldn’t be ashamed of serving it to company.

How to make Lemon Chicken Pasta, a fantastic, garlicky, and honey filled chicken with nutty parmesan cheese.

Do I have to use fresh lemon in this lemon chicken pasta?

Obviously you don’t HAVE to.

But I will say I recommend fresh squeezed 100%. Bottled to me is less bright and lemony and far more acidic. Not to mention the additives and preservatives to keep it from spoiling.

And if you use fresh lemon juice there is so much you can do with the leftovers.

A few ideas are:

  • Lemon zest: If you are making a vegetable side to pair with your pasta you could add some lemon zest to the water during cooking, or to the dish itself. You could also make this simple Strawberry Butter Cake Parfait with Lemon Zest Whipped Cream for a nice dessert, if you have any room that is.
  • Lemon rind/halves: Rather than discard them you could use them to clean your stainless steel, or deodorize your garbage disposal, or even refresh your cutting board. Of course an already squeezed lemon isn’t as good as one thats not, but it’s still useful.

Again, I’m not saying you must use fresh, I’m just highly suggesting you do. Nothing beats fresh. And for a dish like this, that’s what makes it shine.

Easy to make lemon chicken, cooked in a skillet

What can I add to my lemon chicken pasta?

Not that anything needs to be added, because it’s fab as is. But there are things you can add or change.

  • I think lemon asparagus chicken pasta sounds pretty heavenly. That’s probably because I’m obsessed with asparagus, but it really would make a nice addition.
  • You could add more parmesan if you’re a cheese lover.
  • Or a little heavy cream if you want to make it extra creamy, and saucier, but I do recommend tasting beforehand and adjusting the other ingredients as well so they don’t get overpowered by the cream.
  • You could also do a simple noodle swap for whatever you have on hand. This is a great zucchini noodle dish!

A big bowl of lemon chicken pasta!
Is lemon chicken pasta healthy?

Moderation is key, but pasta can be a part of a healthy well balanced diet. And for the most part the rest of the ingredients in this are considerably healthy.

Whole-grain pasta could be a better choice since it’s lower in calories and carbs and higher in fiber. I will say that this dish is worth the splurge, if that’s what you consider it, because it’s downright delicious.

Of course, if you just want the chicken, check out this Lemon Skillet Chicken.

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Easy to make Lemon Chicken Pasta, in a big white bowl, on a green napkin, with fresh lemons

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Lemon chicken pasta, a fantastic pasta dish stuffed with delicious lemon chicken, great herbs, garlic, and more.
4.16 from 20 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon chicken pasta, lemon chicken pasta recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 2728kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp parsley
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary

Pasta

  • 1 lb dried penne

Other:

  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • optional: fresh rosemary and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until al dente. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap, and using a meat mallet, pound chicken until even thickness
  • Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Put butter in a large skillet, and turn on to medium heat.
  • Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • To same skillet add broth, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and herbs
  • Whisk sauce together, and cook until it starts to reduce.
  • Slice chicken and add chicken back into pan, along with cooked penne, ad coat with sauce cook until sauce is reduced to desired thickness.
  • Sprinkle in chopped parsley. Add more lemon juice if desired and mix.Serve with fresh cracked pepper, lemon, parmesan cheese, and fresh rosemary as garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 2728kcal | Carbohydrates: 365g | Protein: 168g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 402mg | Sodium: 1686mg | Potassium: 2919mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 3130IU | Vitamin C: 62.6mg | Calcium: 561mg | Iron: 9.1mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Delicious lemon chicken pasta, full of lemony chicken, fresh herbs, and more. Yum!

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  1. Aimee Shugarman says

    October 17, 2018 at 8:27 am

    This is a family favorite meal...and we love adding spinach to our pasta!!
    ★★★★★
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  2. Jamielyn says

    October 17, 2018 at 9:51 am

    So many delicious flavors! Need to try this ASAP!
    ★★★★★
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  3. Kara Cook says

    October 17, 2018 at 10:32 am

    I love all of the fresh flavors in this pasta! It is so yummy!
    ★★★★★
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  4. Krissy Allori says

    October 17, 2018 at 10:40 am

    My family loves lemon chicken, so putting this in pasta is going to be a huge hit at my house! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
    ★★★★★
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  5. Jennifer Lehner says

    October 17, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    I love lemon chicken! I can't wait to make this pasta recipe! YUM!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  6. Allyson Zea says

    October 18, 2018 at 9:01 am

    I'm definitely adding this to my weekly meal plan for next week! The flavor combination here is on point!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  7. KC says

    April 29, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Flavor ok but was dry not enough sauce
    ★★☆☆☆
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  8. Carol says

    September 2, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    This dish is FANTABULOUS! So easy and taste delish! My son loved it and he's kind of picky. This is a keeper!
    ★★★★★
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    • Rachael says

      September 2, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad he liked it.
      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    January 18, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    Do you add the juice of two lemons in addition to the 4 TBS? I don’t see the 2 lemons in the ingredient list.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 20, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      Well that was confusing. I fixed it. Sorry, if you want more lemon flavor, you can add it at the end and toss. Otherwise, follow as stated.
      Reply

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