Lemon Garlic Chicken with Creamy Bowtie Pasta

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Juice of 1 lemon (plus extra to taste)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water

Optional Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges
  • Extra Parmesan

Instructions

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