Bow Tie Lemon Chicken

Name: Bow Tie Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 4-2/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta; 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips; 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2/3 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup cubed reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

"The zesty flavor of lemon brightens every bite of this creamy chicken and pasta dish," advises Rebecca Snapp of Cynthiana, Kentucky. "With two small sons and a farmer husband who has a second full-time job, it's a good thing I have a collection of speedy recipes."

Ingredients

4-2/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup cubed reduced-fat cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with lemon-pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry chicken and garlic in oil until chicken juices run clear.
Remove and keep warm. Add broth, peas, carrots, cream cheese and lemon juice to the skillet; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta. Add pasta, chicken and salt to vegetable mixture; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cup: 0g sugar total.

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Originally published as Bow Tie Lemon Chicken in Light & Tasty April/May 2001

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SuBeeDo

Jun 8, 2016

I double the vegetables and sometimes use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Otherwise, I stick to the recipe and it's delish!
crawley3

Nov 3, 2012

This recipe is a family favorite!! And best of all quick and easy to prepare for those busy week nights.
miessaj

Aug 10, 2010

All of a sudden one of my favorites!! We really liked this recipe. We had enough for 2 nights! Great recipe!
waremour

May 11, 2009

Capers would be good added to this