Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the pan, stirring to combine. Then add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to loosen it up, a little at a time.
Combine:
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the lemon cream sauce. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the pasta and toss again.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta!
You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest depending on how tangy you want the dish to be!