One-Pan Chicken Pasta with Garlic-Lemon Cream Sauce

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A family-friendly meal combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy lemon-infused sauce in one skillet. This Italian-American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, pasta, garlic into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Push garlic to sides of pan.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 oz chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz pasta and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente. Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan and 1/2 lemon (juiced). Cook until sauce thickens and coats pasta.

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