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Lemon Garlic Chicken Fettuccine
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Fettuccine

40 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken breastsMeat2 pieces
  • avocado oilPantry30 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices4 g
  • red chili flakesSpices2 g
  • fettuccineGrains227 g
  • butterDairy30 g
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce0.5 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • all-purpose flourPantry8 g
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • lemon (juiced and zested)Produce1 piece
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)Dairy50 g
  • lemon zestProduce2 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

708kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
35 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Grater
  • Citrus juicer

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the fettuccine

    • Boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente.
    • Reserve a little pasta water before draining.
    Step 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Drizzle the chicken with avocado oil.
    • Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning and red chili flakes.
    • Rub the seasonings evenly over both sides.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a little avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the chicken and cook on both sides until golden and fully cooked through.
    • Remove from the pan, let it rest, then slice.
    Step 3
  4. Start the sauce

    • In the same pan, add the butter.
    • Once melted, add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
    • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    Step 4
  5. Build the creamy sauce

    • Sprinkle in the flour and mix well.
    • Season with black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning and red chili flakes.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir until smooth and creamy.
    Step 5
  6. Add lemon and Parmesan

    • Add the lemon juice, followed by the Parmesan and lemon zest.
    • Stir over low heat until the Parmesan melts and the sauce comes together.
    Step 6
  7. Toss the pasta

    • Add the fresh parsley, then toss in the cooked fettuccine until well coated.
    • Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
    Step 7
  8. Plate and serve

    • Plate the creamy fettuccine and top with the sliced chicken.
    • Finish with freshly grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
    • Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
    Step 8