Lemon Chicken Fettuccine Recipe | Easy Pasta Dinner Idea (2024)

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This one-pot Lemon Chicken Fettuccine recipe is a fresh and easy take on dinner. A quick pasta dish made of noodles tossed with tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken, lemon juice, and olive oil.

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    Lemon Chicken Fettuccine: An Easy Chicken Pasta Dinner

    Calling all pasta lovers! Today, we’re putting a citrusy spin on a traditional dish that will become your new go-to meal 👉 Lemon Chicken Fettuccine!

    I need a pasta intervention. I seem to make pasta every other day. Every few days, I change it up a bit and make us eat green things, like Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Avocado and Pistachios. OR, I get all ethnic on us and prepare this Meat and Potato Casserole. A-may-zing!

    However, this delightful pasta dish takes us on a journey of flavors. We’re talking about juicy pieces of chicken, tender fettuccine noodles, juicy tomatoes, and earthy mushrooms, all brought together with a tangy kick of lemon juice and the smooth, rich flavor of olive oil.

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    What’s more, this dish comes together in no time at all. It’s a quick, easy, and delicious solution for those busy weeknight dinners, but also impressive enough to serve guests on special occasions. Trust us; it’s a crowd-pleaser!

    Ingredients for Chicken Fettuccine

    • lemon
    • chicken
    • tomatoes
    • mushrooms
    • fettuccine… you can also use these Carba-Nada Noodles. I love them!
    • blood, sweat, tears… I forgot the pickles. 😁
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    As far as I see it, if I can have my pasta, protein, AND some veggies in one pot, sans creamy sauce?? It’s a definite winner! I mean, creamy sauce wins, always, but sometimes the jiggle beneath my wings insists on healthier options. 🙄

    Preparation

    The time has come to put that pot of water to boil, grab your lemon squeezer, and hop into the chicken to make this Lemon Chicken Fettuccine.

    1. First, start with preparing the noodles. In the meantime, cut the chicken into cubes, season it with salt and pepper, and add it to a hot skillet; cook until browned.
    2. Then, stir in the grape tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and parsley;drain the fettuccine and add it to the skillet.
    3. Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; add it to the skillet. Toss it all together, taste it for salt and pepper, adjust, and boom! Dinner is ready.
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    Serving Suggestions for Chicken and Pasta

    • Bread: A classic companion to any pasta dish is bread! If you have a minute or a day, make my Slow Cooker Basil Pesto Bread. 🙌
    • Green Salad: A light, refreshing green salad can balance the richness of the pasta. Try my Chopped Egg, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad. You’ll ❤️ it!
    • Grilled Vegetables: If you haven’t yet, it’s time you made my Grilled Vegetables with Halloumi.
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      In a nutshell, I’m trying to inspire you to reinvent your pasta nights with this Lemon Chicken Fettuccine. Because who can resist the call of pasta, especially when given a zesty, flavor-packed twist like this? Essentially, we’re adding boiled pasta into a pan with chicken, mushrooms, and tomatoes.And while this pasta dish is pretty, comforting, and easy, it’s also warm, citrusy, and incredibly delicious.

      Chicken Pasta Recipes

      • Buffalo Chicken Pasta
      • Rasta Pasta (Caribbean Jerk Chicken Pasta)
      • Chicken Pasta Primavera
      • Cajun Chicken Pasta with Zoodles

      ENJOY!

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      Lemon Chicken Fettuccine

      Katerina | Diethood

      This lemon chicken pasta recipe with fresh veggies like mushrooms and tomatoes is perfect for hectic weeknights and dinner parties.

      4.82 from 11 votes

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      Servings : 4

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      Prep Time 10 minutes mins

      Cook Time 20 minutes mins

      Total Time 30 minutes mins

      Ingredients

      For the Pasta and Vegetables

      • 8 ounces fettuccine, cooked according to the directions on the package
      • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
      • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cubed
      • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
      • 1 pint sweet grape tomatoes, halved
      • 8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
      • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley

      For the Sauce

      • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
      • 1 whole lemon, juiced
      • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
      • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
      • grated parmesan cheese, for serving

      Instructions

      • Prepare the fettuccine according to the directions on the package.

      • In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in the cubed chicken pieces.

      • Season with salt and pepper; cook until chicken is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.

      • Add the halved grape tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and parsley; frequently stirring, continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

      • Drain the fettuccine and add it to the skillet; cook until heated through, stirring frequently.

      • In a mixing bowl or a jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; shake it or stir it until thoroughly mixed.

      • Stir the lemon dressing into the pasta mixture. Remove from heat.

      • Taste the dish for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.

      • Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and serve.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 605 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 31 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 120 mg | Sodium: 97 mg | Potassium: 901 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 1431 IU | Vitamin C: 22 mg | Calcium: 54 mg | Iron: 3 mg

      Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

      Course: Dinner, Lunch/Dinner

      Cuisine: American, Italian

      Keyword: lemon chicken fettucine, lemon chicken pasta

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      Categories:

      • Chicken Recipes
      • Dinner Recipes
      • One Pot Meals
      • Pasta
      Lemon Chicken Fettuccine Recipe | Easy Pasta Dinner Idea (2024)

      FAQs

      What is the difference between chicken alfredo and chicken fettuccine? ›

      Chicken alfredo and fettuccine alfredo are very similar. They both use the alfredo sauce which is a creamy sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, but chicken alfredo adds chicken to the pasta and sauce, while fettuccine alfredo is made with just the pasta and sauce.

      Which is better for Alfredo sauce linguine or fettuccine? ›

      Best served with: Wide, flat fettuccine is perfect for creamy sauces like lush, cheesy alfredo or a creamy tomato or vodka sauce—since the noodles have more surface area, it's easier for heavier sauces to adhere and make it to your mouth.

      What thickens fettuccine sauce? ›

      Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency. Test with a spoon.

      How do you make store bought fettuccine sauce taste better? ›

      Heartier herbs like thyme or oregano can be added in to simmer with the sauce. Add delicate herbs like parsley, basil, or chervil at the end to maintain their delicate, aromatic flavor. Quick tip: Swirl in a bit of leftover pesto to add another herbaceous twist to your Alfredo sauce.

      What is fettuccine traditionally served with? ›

      Fettuccine Alfredo (Italian: [fettut'tʃiːne alˈfreːdo]) is a pasta dish made with fettuccine, butter, and Parmesan cheese. As the cheese is mixed with freshly cooked, warm fettuccine and ample butter, it melts and emulsifies to form a smooth, rich cheese sauce coating the noodles.

      What can I use instead of fettuccine for chicken alfredo? ›

      Ingredients for Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo:

      Fettuccini is the pasta of choice here but we've been known to swap with angel hair or vermicelli. You can use a variety of pastas.

      What is chicken fettuccine Alfredo made of? ›

      Ingredients
      1. 8 ounces fettuccini pasta.
      2. 2 tablespoons butter.
      3. 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks.
      4. 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced.
      5. 1 teaspoon garlic salt.
      6. ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper.
      7. 1 ½ cups heavy cream.
      8. ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese.

      What is the difference between pasta and fettuccine? ›

      What is the difference between spaghetti noodles and fettuccine? Whereas spaghetti is round and cylindrical (spaghi meaning length of a cord in italian), fettuccine is flat and wider, more similar to a ribbon shape.

      Why is fettuccine Alfredo called fettuccine Alfredo? ›

      Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman restaurateur who was popular among American tourists, named his butter and cheese linguine after himself. These tourists came back to the US and introduced the dish as Lelio named it, Alfredo.

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