🍝 Creamy Chicken Veggie Pasta with Lemon

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🍝 Creamy Chicken Veggie Pasta with Lemon

📝 Ingredients:

  • 250g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
  • 2 chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon 🍋 + a little zest
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Cook Pasta
    • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Cook Chicken
    • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
    • Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Veggies
    • In the same pan, add butter.
    • Cook garlic, broccoli, and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes (keep them slightly crisp).
  4. Make Creamy Sauce
    • Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
    • Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
  5. Add Lemon Touch
    • Stir in lemon juice and a bit of zest for freshness.
  6. Combine Everything
    • Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the pan.
    • Toss everything together. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
  7. Serve
    • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

💡 Tips:

  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies 🥬
  • Use grilled chicken for more flavor
  • Don’t skip the lemon—it balances the creaminess perfectly!
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