Lemon Basil Chicken Alfredo Recipes

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare pasta per package directions.
• Begin by scrambling the eggs in one bowl and combining the Salt, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, flour, and grated parmesan in another bowl. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast cutlets and sear for 2 minutes on each side. The chicken should release when it is ready to turn.
• Then place the lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 3-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to a internal temp of 165˚F. (Time will vary based on thickness of the chicken.) Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic and increase the heat to medium. Stir until the butter is melted.
• Add the chicken stock (or wine) and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Simmer until it has reduced by about 1/3, then stir in the basil and pasta.
• Nestle the chicken into the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Enjoy!

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
• Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
• In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
• Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated. Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
• Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
• Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate.
• Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
• Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well.
• Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
• Enjoy!

BASIL-LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Stir in cream, basil and thyme. Add chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with pasta.

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA (ONE POT RECIPE)

Steps:

• Cook Chicken: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a Dutch oven, or large straight sided skillet, over medium high heat. Add the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides, but not cooked through, about 4-6 minutes total. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Saute Aromatics, then add flour: Add in the remaining tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add in the shallot and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add in the garlic* and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add in the flour and cook, stirring, for another minute.
• Add liquids, then chicken + pasta: Add in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Whisk to combine. Add back in the chicken along with the pasta and a large sprig of basil. Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Remove the sprig of basil and discard.
• Add in the peas, lemon juice and zest. Cook for an additional minute. Stir in the parmesan and chopped basil. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish & Serve: Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, more parmesan cheese, and slices of lemon if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!

LEMON CHICKEN ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute chicken breasts with onion and garlic powder until browned and no longer pink in the centers, turning as needed, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, basil, lemon juice, rosemary, and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally so sauce doesn't burn, for 15 minutes. Add peas and simmer for 15 minutes more. Add extra milk to thin sauce if it gets too thick.

LEMON ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook 1 minced shallot in a skillet with 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until golden, 3 minutes. Whisk 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, 1 egg yolk and 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest in a bowl; reduce the heat to low and whisk into the skillet along with 1/3 cup grated pecorino. Whisk until slightly thickened, 2 minutes. Season with salt and plenty of pepper. Toss with 12 ounces cooked fettuccine and some pasta-cooking water. Top with more pecorino.

BAKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH LEMON AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Wash chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Trim and discard fat. Tenderize chicken with a meat mallet. Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil on each breast, lightly covering both front and back. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and set on the prepared baking sheet.
• Squeeze juice from one lemon half over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with basil. Cut 2 slices of lemon from the remaining half and set 1 slice on each breast. Reserve remaining lemon for another use.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breast is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 7 minutes before serving.

GARLIC AND BASIL CHICKEN PASTA WITH ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut fat off of chicken. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, wine vinegar, basil, chives, garlic, salt, & pepper.
• Sautee chicken in large skillet until no longer pink and nicely seared on both sides. This will take approximately 30 minutes on med-high heat with an electric stove.
• While chicken is sauteeing, cook pasta according to package instructions. Spoon mixture from step 2 over chicken about 2 minutes before it is done cooking.
• When pasta is done, drain in colander and place in a large (very large) bowl. Add chicken and alfredo sauce to the noodles. Use a scooper to incorporate well.
• Serve and enjoy!

LEMON BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lightly pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat chicken dry using paper towels and place in a large resealable plastic bag.
• Combine lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oil and basil in a blender or food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds or until well blended.
• Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to overnight.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat or about 400 degrees F.
• Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
• Grill for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
• Transfer to serving plate and garnish with additional basil, if desired.