Meats Recipes - Creamy Lemon Chicken Noodles

Ingredients                                                              

• 50 g/2 oz/1/4 cup unsalted (sweet) butter

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

• Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

• 450 ml/2 cups crème fraiche

• 25 g/1/4 cup capers, chopped

• 25 g/1/4 cup chopped parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 350 g/12 oz any ribbon noodles

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Method:

1. Melt the butter and fry (sauté) the onion until soft but not brown.

2. Add the chicken and fry for 3-5 minutes until cooked and lightly golden. Add the lemon rind and juice and cook, scraping up any meat residue until almost evaporated.

3. Stir in the cream and simmer until thickened and reduced by half. Stir in the capers, half the parsley and a little salt and pepper.

4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet directions. Drain and pile on to warm plates.

5. Spoon the chicken sauce over and garnish with the remaining parsley.