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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti

Anna Chwistek
Simple, creamy and so dang satisfying. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to make and has the most luxurious cream sauce to toss with spaghetti. Made delicious with a hint of garlic, capers, spinach and fresh lemon juice.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 533 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 9 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 chicken fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3.5 ounces spinach
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice more to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 cup cream 20% fat
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 2 ounces grated Parmesan
  • basil leaves

Crunchy breadcrumbs (optional)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • First make the breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Then add panko. Cook over medium-high heat, while tossing frequently, until crunchy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer the breadcrumbs onto a plate.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Heat oil and butter in the same skillet, add chicken. Fry until golden on each side and cooked through, about 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken. Transfer onto a plate.
  • Lower the heat, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine, stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve the browned bits from the bottom. Add spinach, stir until slightly wilted. Stir in capers and lemon juice.
  • Pour in 1/4 cup cooking water and cream, bring to a boil. Toss with spaghetti, then gradually stir in the Parmesan until it melts into the sauce.
  • Slide chicken back into the skillet and stir, simmer for 1 minute. Finish off with basil leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If needed, add more pasta water to thin the sauce.
  • Serve immediately. Top with breadcrumbs, extra black pepper and red chili flakes, if desired. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1009mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2835IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 2mg
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