Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe - Easy 30-Minute Dinner | Recipes & Joy

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 12 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large lemon (for 1 tbsp of zest and 1/4 cup of juice)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped