Lemon Chicken with Pasta Recipe

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Karen Hall adds chicken to a few pantry staples in South Hamilton, Massachusetts…and she has a wonderful warm entree in minutes. Guests always ask for the recipe, but her friends and “pasta-hating husband” just ask for seconds!
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Lemon Chicken with Pasta Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 6 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken in 4 teaspoons oil until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, cook onion in remaining oil over medium heat until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Drain pasta; toss with lemon sauce. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 428 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 652 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 starch, 2 fat.

Originally published as Lemon Chicken with Pasta in Light & Tasty April/May 2007, p50

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Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by jenstrm

This is an excellent and quick dinner. I leave off the Parmesan - it doesn't need it.


Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2011 by cwainwright

This is a favorite of the whole family. I love that it is so easy, healthy and loved by my picky eaters.


Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2010 by Sascha18

This recipe was not a favorite of mine. The lemon flavor was way to over powering for me. I will not be making this again.


Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2009 by cookinNC

We love this easy main dish. It has a great lemon flavor to go with the chicken. MMMMMM!

 
 
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