Lemon Chicken with Pasta

Name: Lemon Chicken with Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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!More Easy Main Dish Recipes »

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 428 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat.

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

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Cahira

Feb 6, 2014

One of my favorites, simple flavors and the lemon is just right, not too overpowering. Definite comfort food.
holdosh01

Aug 7, 2013

This was so good but I made the following changes. I used crushed crackers for the breadcrumbs (I was out of them) and also added onion powder to the coating. I doubled the recipe and used the juice of one lemon and extra chicken broth to make up for the liquid. Next time I would zest the lemon as well. I also made broccoli and added it to the dish. Also, I would reduce the amount of flour a bit, had to add extra broth to get the desired consistency.
jenstrm

Apr 7, 2012

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

Jun 1, 2011

This is a favorite of the whole family. I love that it is so easy, healthy and loved by my picky eaters.
Sascha18

Jun 30, 2010

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.
cookinNC

Sep 12, 2009

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