Recipes With Chicken Lemon And Pasta

If you are looking for a simple and easy chicken dinner recipe, then this lemon garlic chicken pasta dish is perfect for you. Delicious and filling pasta recipe to serve the whole family for a weeknight meal with sliced tender and juicy chicken breast.

There are a million and one ways to cook up chicken breasts and this Lemon chicken pasta recipe will be a great way to serve your baked or pan-fried chicken breast. To make a complete meal without having to worry about a side dish, this lemon chicken pasta recipe is a great option for a weeknight dinner. Rich fettuccine pasta cooked in garlic, parmesan, artichoke, and spinach sauce mix, then topped with sliced cooked chicken breast. This recipe is a simple chicken and pasta dish that will become a weeknight family favorite.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. I use a large one to finish up the pasta in it.

One Pot Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe (dairy Free)

Add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, and herbs de Provence** (see notes). Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Allow it to sit on a chopping board for a few minutes before slicing it.

Meanwhile, in a soup pot bring water to a boil. Add 1/2 tbsp salt and the pasta. Cook as directed on the package, then reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.

On the same pan you cooked the chicken, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the garlic, over medium heat, for 30 seconds. Stir in the artichoke and spinach, and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

Absolutely. Chicken makes for a great option to add to any kind of pasta dish for some added protein. Whether you cook the chicken with the pasta or top your grilled or sauteed chicken over the pasta, it will make your pasta dish a complete meal with that added protein.

There are certain types of pasta when eaten in moderation are considered healthy and fine to have as part of your diet. There are great pasta options now like whole-grain, lentil, and chickpea pasta that are great options since they are low in carbs and rich in fiber and nutrients.

Yes. But keep in mind, that not all part of the chicken is considered “healthy”. If you are on a weight loss journey, we recommend sticking with using only boneless and skinless chicken breasts. They are leaner, low in fat, low in calories, and high in protein when compared to other parts of the chicken like wings or thighs.

One Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Calories: 557 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 49 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0.02 g | Cholesterol: 120 mg | Sodium: 1380 mg | Potassium: 911 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 1581 IU | Vitamin C: 21 mg | Calcium: 162 mg | Iron: 2 mgThis lemon chicken pasta is creamy, flavorful, and has just the right bright/tart lemon taste. It's an easy, 35-minute dinner recipe you don't want to miss!

Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata

Complete the meal with the best kale salad or some greens tossed in our lemon salad dressing. And if you love chicken pasta recipes, also check out our healthy chicken alfredo!

If comfort food is the name of the game tonight, then this is your recipe. The creamy lemon sauce wraps around the noodles and the tender chicken pieces and the whole thing becomes big-time cozy.

Being lemony, but not TOO lemony (cause too much of a good thing is a thing), the sauce balances all its roles to be perfectly creamy, gently flavored, and all-around delicious enough that you'll be tempted to eat it straight from the spoon.

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe

You can use whole wheat pasta, gluten-free (like we do), or regular white pasta, either way, this lemon chicken pasta will make your heart sing.

Use fresh lemon juice – bottled lemon juice will work in a pinch, but it has a different flavor than fresh lemon juice. If you can, use fresh lemon juice.

Add the lemon juice off the heat – Before you add the lemon juice, take the pan off the heat. The flavor loses its potency if it's allowed to cook.

Lemon Butter Garlic Chicken Pasta

Use fresh garlic – the stuff in jars loses its flavor very quickly. Fresh garlic will make this pasta taste the best.

Lemon chicken pasta will keep well for 2-3 days in your fridge. You may want to add a small splash of water, stock, or cream when you reheat it if the pasta sauce is too thick.

A simple green salad tossed in some lifesaving lemony dressing is all this lemon chicken pasta needs to make it a healthy meal. But it also goes well with other veggies. Here are a few of our favorites:

Lemon Chicken Asparagus Spaghetti

This lemon chicken pasta is creamy, flavorful, and has just the right bright/tart lemon taste. It's an easy, 35-minute dinner recipe you don't want to miss! 

While pounding the chicken breasts helps them to cook faster and more evenly, you can skip this step, but you'll need to cook the chicken longer since it will be thicker. It will take about 10 minutes per side. 

Serving: 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe , Calories: 684 kcal , Carbohydrates: 68 g , Protein: 42 g , Fat: 26 g , Saturated Fat: 11 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Cholesterol: 125 mg , Sodium: 964 mg , Potassium: 709 mg , Fiber: 3 g , Sugar: 4 g , Vitamin A: 581 IU , Vitamin C: 4 mg , Calcium: 191 mg , Iron: 2 mg

Lemon Thyme Chicken Pasta

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Hi, I'm Kristen! I LOVE everything to do with food: making it, taking pictures of it, and (the best part) eating it. ♡♡♡This Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta is easy to make and has the most flavorful cream sauce with simple herbs and flavor enhancers.Simple add-ons include broccoli, asparagus, or frozen vegetables. Your family will ask for this meal on repeat!

If you’re looking for a simple, restaurant-worthy meal, you’ve come to the right place! Here we have some thin spaghetti that’s tossed in the most flavorful lemony cream sauce with herbs and delicious bites of seared and seasoned chicken.

Lemon Ricotta Parmesan Pasta With Spinach And Grilled Chicken

Searing the chicken in the pan adds fond to the skillet which is deglazed with white wine, garlic, and butter. This creates the most flavorful base for the sauce, which is further enhanced by the best combination of herbs, chicken broth, cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Season, dredge, and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside once cooked and let rest for 10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

Add flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth in small splashes, stirring continuously. Add the half and half in the same manner, then add the seasonings. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.

One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain. Stir Parmesan cheese into the sauce. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Add the pasta and chicken. Toss to combine and serve with lemon wedges and freshly chopped parsley.

Pro Tips Wine: Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are my favorite wines for this recipe. It adds next-level flavor to this sauce but chicken broth can be used if you don’t cook with wine. Pasta: I use 1/2 lb. thin spaghetti for this recipe but I love a lot of sauce, especially if I anticipate leftovers as it ensures the reheated pasta isn’t dry. Feel free to use 3/4 lb. pasta instead.Any kind of pasta can be used for this recipe as well. Grate the cheese from a wedge, it will melt and taste much better than packaged grated cheese. Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice as the flavor is far superior than bottled lemon juice. Make sure the heat is off when you add the lemon juice at the end. Add it slowly and stir in continuously to ensure it doesn’t cause the cream to curdle. Lemon Pepper Seasoning: Redmond Real Salt lemon pepper seasoning is my favorite brand for seasoning this chicken, it also contains sea salt and has a lot of great flavor. (Use promo code ‘COZY‘ for 15% off!) Some brands (like McCormick) can be potent so be aware of that and consider using less on the chicken Storage

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