Description

Creamy, zesty, and comforting, this Lemon Dill Chicken Alfredo blends velvety Alfredo sauce with bright lemon and aromatic dill, wrapped around juicy chicken and pasta for a restaurant-worthy meal at home.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon dried dill (or 2 teaspoons fresh dill)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh dill sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Using the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Mix in the lemon zest, juice, and dill. Let the sauce simmer for another 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors.
Return the chicken to the pan along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together, using reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill sprigs. Enjoy!

Notes

For an extra punch of citrus, add a final squeeze of lemon juice before serving. You can also mix in veggies like spinach or asparagus for a colorful, healthy twist. Store leftovers up to 3 days and reheat gently.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 600
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 130mg

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