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One-Pan Lemon Chicken Alfredo
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One-Pan Lemon Chicken Alfredo

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

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (large, halved lengthwise)Meat400 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry5 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices5 g
  • sweet paprikaSpices5 g
  • garlic powder (for the chicken)Spices5 g
  • Italian seasoning (for the chicken)Spices5 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • olive oilPantry40 ml
  • butterDairy50 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry12 g
  • heavy whipping cream (room temperature)Dairy360 ml
  • garlic powder (for the sauce)Spices5 g
  • Italian seasoning (for the sauce)Spices5 g
  • dried parsleySpices5 g
  • Parmesan (freshly grated)Dairy90 g
  • lemon zestProduce6 g
  • lemon juice (fresh)Produce10 ml
  • salt (for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • fettuccineGrains255 g
  • pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta)Other240 ml

per serving

Nutrition

729kcal

Carbs
51 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

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

step by step

Method

  1. Season and marinate the chicken

    • Coat the chicken with olive oil, chicken bouillon, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
    • Let marinate for 30 minutes.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente.
    • Reserve the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Step 2
  3. Pan-cook the chicken

    • Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
    • Rest the chicken, then slice it.
    Step 3
  4. Make the roux

    • In the same skillet, melt the butter.
    • Whisk in the flour for 30–40 seconds.
    Step 4
  5. Build the sauce

    • Whisk in the cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, salt and pepper.
    • Gently simmer for 3–4 minutes.
    Step 5
  6. Add Parmesan and lemon

    • Turn the heat to low and melt in the Parmesan.
    • Add the lemon zest and lemon juice.
    Step 6
  7. Combine and serve

    • Toss in the pasta, adding pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
    • Add the chicken and warm through for 1–2 minutes.
    Step 7