Lemon Chicken Primavera

Name: Lemon Chicken Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked spiral pasta; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

This chicken dish makes a nice change of pace for my husband and me when our three boys stay with their grandparents. —Mary Linda King, Florence, South Carolina

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, red pepper and garlic in oil until chicken juices run clear. Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain pasta. Add the pasta, peas, salt, lemon zest, dill and pepper to pan. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 405 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein.

Originally published as Dilly Lemon Chicken Spirals in Simple & Delicious March/April 2010

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LegalSec

Apr 1, 2014

Very good. I used 3/4 lb of chicken, 1 tsp. of canola, yellow, orange and red peppers, the juice of one lemon plus the zest, skim milk, omitted the parmesan and it was delicious. I will make this again.
cmarie_1124

Dec 5, 2012

Also used lemon juice (1.5 TBSP) instead of lemon zest
cmarie_1124

Dec 5, 2012

Delicious and a good change of pace. I made a few alterations - olive oil instead of canola, a whole chopped red pepper, garlic powder instead of fresh, double the parmesan cheese, double the amount of pasta, and only 1/4 of the salt. Served with shredded Asiago.
rusty's wife

Aug 26, 2012

Loved it. I cut the chicken a little smaller. But that is all I changed Yummy!
bloocat68

Jul 15, 2011

This was a nice simple meal to cook. I made a ton of it. I added mushrooms. It was yummy!
coolbreeze35

Jun 18, 2011

We liked this a lot. We doubled the pasta, sauce and chicken so we'd have leftovers, but did not double the spice. It was very creamy and delicious.
coolbreeze35

Jun 18, 2011

I really enjoyed the colors and taste of this dish. I doubled the sauce but not the spices and it was perfect for me.
Merrymellow

Mar 30, 2011

Tonight, I finally made this recipe. I used asparagus and carrots, instead of peas. My family LOVED it! This recipe is a keeper!
briandean

May 10, 2010

This was good, and easy to make. I didn't have lemon peel, and don't care to use any citrus peel, so I used 2 tsp of lemon juice. I'd say it would take more than 1 T to get an actual lemony flavor. I would cut down the peas to 1 cup or 1 1/2 cups. I'd also add mushrooms and onion as well. Just because I'm fond of them and think it would fit well.
psomleva

Apr 10, 2010

A great creamy pasta dish! I would definitely skip the peas next time though. The original recipe uses 2 cups - far too much for my taste.