One-Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Chicken

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Tender chicken and al dente pasta simmer in a rich lemon-garlic sauce with fresh herbs for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner. This Italian-American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 25 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 3 tbsp olive oil. Add 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes) and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. Step 2: To the same pot, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Sauté over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz spaghetti to the pot, then pour in 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spaghetti is al dente and broth has reduced slightly.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then return the chicken to the pot. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Cook for 2 more minutes until cheese melts and sauce thickens to coat the pasta.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with extra Parmesan for garnish.

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