Enjoy our recipe Creamy Lemon Pasta by feastr. Ideal to lose weight. Balanced and very tasty.
Calories | 3870 kJ (924 kcal) |
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Protein | 46 g |
Fat | 39 g |
Carbohydrates | 93 g |
Fiber | 7 g |
grater, non-stick frying pan, pot, cutting board, cooking spoon, chef's knife
Wash the lemon with hot water. Grate the lemon zest and squeeze the juice out of the lemon.
Prepare the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Before draining the pasta save some of the pasta water. You will need it later on in the recipe.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Heat the canola oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown, season with salt and pepper and set aside. Make sure the chicken is fully cooked.
Heat the olive oil in a non stick pan over medium to high heat. Add the garlic and fry until it starts to brown.
Deglaze with the lemon juice add lemon zest, salt, pepper, cream, pasta water, bring to a boil and let cook for approx. 10-15 min.
Add cream cheese and chicken, let cook for an additional 5 minutes add spaghetti, turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper. Serve and top with cheese and basil.
Enjoy your meal!