Creamy champagne lemon pasta with blackened chicken

Zubereitung

1. 01
   Schritt 1Cook the pasta

   Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.

   NudelnNudelwasser
2. 02
   Schritt 2Season the chicken

   Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and red chili salt.

   HähnchenoberschenkelKnoblauchpulverZwiebelpulverPaprikapulverschwarzer PfefferRed chili salt
3. 03
   Schritt 3Heat the oil

   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

   Olivenöl
4. 04
   Schritt 4Cook the chicken11 min

   Cook chicken thighs until deeply golden with a blackened crust, about 5–6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove and lower heat slightly.

   Hähnchenoberschenkel
5. 05
   Schritt 5Sauté garlic in butter30s

   In the same pan add butter + garlic and sauté about 30 seconds.

   KnoblauchButter
6. 06
   Schritt 6Reduce the champagne2m 30s

   Pour in champagne/sparkling wine and let simmer/reduce 2–3 minutes.

   Champagner
7. 07
   Schritt 7Add the sauce ingredients

   Add chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, lemon zest and lemon juice.

   HühnerbrüheSchlagsahneParmesanZitronenschaleZitronensaft
8. 08
   Schritt 8Simmer until creamy

   Simmer until smooth, creamy, and slightly thickened.

9. 09
   Schritt 9Toss the pasta

   Add pasta and toss until glossy and fully coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.

   NudelnNudelwasser
10. 10
    Schritt 10Serve with toppings

    Top with blackened chicken, lemon slices, parmesan, black pepper, parsley, or chili flakes.

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