Description
Pasta with Chicken and Peas in a Lemon Cream Sauce – Pappardelle al Limone is a delightful, creamy dish that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of lemon with tender chicken and fresh peas. This recipe is ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, offering a comforting yet elegant meal that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 2 cups cream or half-and-half
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- 6 ounces cooked chicken (cubed)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1 pound pappardelle pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen peas in a bowl while preparing other ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add red chile flakes.
- Pour in cream, add lemon zest, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Stir in the cooked chicken into the skillet with the sauce, then add pappardelle and thawed peas.
- Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg