Easy Lemon Chicken Pasta | Recipes Direct

Ingredients

• ***For the chicken pasta:***
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
• 2 chicken breasts, boneless and cubed
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 (12-ounce) box long pasta, such as spaghetti
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 cup light or heavy cream
• ***Optional, for serving:***
• lemon wedges, to taste
• fresh basil, to taste
• parmesan cheese, to taste, shredded