Creamy Chicken Pasta (Easy 40-Minute Dinner)

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
• 1 1/4 lb (565 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (90 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water, plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley