Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken pieces with lemon zest, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce: Lower heat, add heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Toss cooked linguine into the skillet.
- Serve immediately: Plate the dish and garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg