One Pot Cheesy Chicken Lemon Pasta

This One Pot Cheesy Chicken Lemon Pasta is a delightful blend of flavors with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a hint of zesty lemon. Its a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 8 oz penne pasta
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Put olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet and heat it over medium-high heat

It will take about 5 minutes of cooking after adding the chicken pieces until they are browned on all sides

Take the chicken out of the pot and set it aside

Put minced garlic and diced onion in the same pot

For about two minutes, cook until softened and smelling good

Put penne pasta, lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice into the pot

Mix things together well

Once it starts to boil, turn down the heat to medium-low

Cover and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every now and then, until the pasta is done the way you like it and the sauce has thickened

Put the cooked chicken back in the pot after the pasta is done

Mix everything together and heat it all the way through

Add pepper and salt to taste

Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley