Chicken and Lemon Thyme Pasta: A Quick and Easy Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Chicken and Lemon Thyme Pasta that brings together fresh flavors in a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh thyme.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken, Lemon, Thyme, Pasta, Quick Meal