🍝 Creamy Chicken Veggie Pasta with Lemon

🍝 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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