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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • fettuccine pastaGrains225 g
  • salt (for pasta water)Spices5 g
  • chicken tenderloinsMeat450 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • milkDairy15 ml
  • panko bread crumbsBakery60 g
  • salt (for the panko)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices500 mg
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • fresh lemon juice (for the chicken)Produce30 ml
  • unsalted butterDairy30 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • onion powderSpices500 mg
  • heavy creamDairy480 ml
  • salt (for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • fresh lemon juice (for the sauce)Produce30 ml
  • parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy30 g
  • parsley (chopped, optional)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

714kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
44 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring the water to a boil, then add salt and the pasta.
    • Cook until al dente, then drain and set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the breading

    • Season the panko with salt and pepper.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the milk.
    Step 2
  3. Bread the chicken

    • Dip the chicken into the egg wash and let it drip.
    • Coat each piece in the seasoned panko.
    Step 3
  4. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a pan and add the chicken.
    • Cook each side until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.
    • Squeeze lemon juice all over the chicken and slice.
    Step 4
  5. Make the lemon cream sauce

    • In the same pan, add the butter, then the garlic.
    • Lower the heat, add the heavy cream and stir constantly.
    • Add the lemon juice, onion powder and salt, then turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan until smooth.
    Step 5
  6. Toss and serve

    • Add the pasta back to the pan and mix it all up, loosening with pasta water if needed.
    • Serve with the crispy chicken on top and garnish with parsley.
    Step 6