Lemon Pepper Noodles

🍋🍗 Lemon Pepper Chicken Over Noodles

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

8 oz (225 g) noodles or spaghetti

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth

½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

1 lemon, zested and juiced

1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp salt, or to taste

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Season the chicken: Toss the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Build the sauce: In the same pan, add the butter and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the flavorful bits from the bottom.

4. Add the noodles: Add the noodles and simmer according to the package directions, stirring occasionally. Add a little extra broth or water if needed.

5. Make it creamy: Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

6. Finish: Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together until the noodles are coated in the zesty sauce.

7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, and a little freshly cracked black pepper.

Tip:

Add the lemon juice gradually and taste as you go—the goal is bright and zesty without overpowering the creamy sauce.

Emily Carter

Food & Wellness Writer

Emily Carter is a food and wellness writer dedicated to sharing practical recipes, nutrition insights, and everyday healthy-living tips. Her goal is to make healthy choices simple, approachable, and enjoyable.