Lemon Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Season the chicken

   Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   ChickenGarlic powderOnion powderPaprikaSaltBlack pepper
2. 02
   Step 2Sear the chicken

   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken until deeply golden with slight char marks. Remove and set aside.

   Olive oilChicken
3. 03
   Step 3Cook the pasta

   Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.

   PastaPasta water
4. 04
   Step 4Sauté the garlic30s

   In the same pan melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds.

   ButterGarlic
5. 05
   Step 5Simmer the cream2m 30s

   Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

   Heavy creamItalian seasoningSaltBlack pepper
6. 06
   Step 6Melt in the parmesan

   Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.

   Parmesan
7. 07
   Step 7Add the lemon

   Add lemon zest + lemon juice.

   Lemon
8. 08
   Step 8Loosen the sauce

   Slowly add reserved pasta water until sauce becomes silky and glossy.

   Pasta water
9. 09
   Step 9Toss the pasta

   Toss pasta into the sauce until fully coated.

   Pasta
10. 10
    Step 10Top with chicken

    Slice chicken and place on top.

    Chicken
11. 11
    Step 11Finish the dish

    Finish with parsley, extra parmesan, black pepper, chili flakes, and lemon slices.

    ParsleyParmesanBlack pepperChili flakesLemon