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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Difficulty 2/5

Quick creamy lemon chicken pasta with roasted vegetables—ready in 40 minutes. Simple ingredients and easy technique.

Why this recipe works

This creamy lemon chicken pasta pairs tender roasted vegetables with a bright, cheesy sauce—good for weeknights and simple family meals. It suits cooks who want a fast, balanced dish using common pantry ingredients.

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Key takeaways

Roast vegetables separately for best texture and flavor.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Finish sauce with lemon zest for brightness.

Recipe guide

This creamy lemon chicken pasta pairs tender roasted vegetables with a bright, cheesy sauce—good for weeknights and simple family meals. It suits cooks who want a fast, balanced dish using common pantry ingredients.

A 40-minute weeknight pasta that balances bright lemon with roasted vegetables.

  • Roast vegetables separately for best texture and flavor.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Finish sauce with lemon zest for brightness.

Ingredients & Timing

Ingredients: 300 g pasta, 400 g chicken (cubed), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tbsp olive oil, 200 ml milk, 1 lemon (zest + juice), 2 tomatoes (chopped), 1 carrot (sliced), 1 potato (cubed), 50 g cheese (grated), 1 onion (sliced), salt and pepper. Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min. Difficulty: 2/5.

Roast Vegetables & Pasta

1) Roast veg: Toss carrot, potato, tomatoes, and half the onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 200°C/400°F for 20–25 min. 2) Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook 300 g pasta to al dente. Reserve 100 ml pasta water and drain.

Finish: Cook Chicken & Combine

3) Chicken & sauce: Sauté remaining onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until soft. Add chicken, season, and cook through (6–8 min). Pour in 200 ml milk, lemon zest and juice, and grated cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add pasta, roasted veg, and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Pasta
  • 400 g Chicken
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 200 ml Milk
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Potato
  • 50 g Cheese
  • 1 Onion

Instructions

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FAQs

What pasta works best? Use any medium pasta (penne, fusilli, spaghetti). Cook until al dente and toss immediately with sauce so it absorbs flavors.
How do I roast the vegetables properly? Roast vegetables at 200°C/400°F for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized; cut evenly for even cooking.
How do I thicken the creamy lemon sauce? Simmer the milk with grated cheese and lemon zest; if sauce is thin, reduce a few minutes or stir in 1 tsp cornflour mixed with cold water.