Best 9 Chicken In Lemon Sauce With Penne Recipes

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If you're looking for a delightful dish that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the succulent tenderness of chicken, then you'll want to try this recipe for chicken in lemon sauce with penne. This classic Italian dish is easy to make and bursting with flavor, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delectable dish that will surely impress your family and friends.

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GIADA'S CHICKEN IN LEMON CREAM AND PENNE



Giada's Chicken in Lemon Cream and Penne image

This recipe is incredibly easy and delicious! The lemon makes it really refreshing--we've been enjoying it this summer. I've used different types of pasta (most recently linguini) and all of them have worked really well! A great week-night meal!

Provided by Kace83

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb penne pasta (or substitute your favorite type of pasta or spaghetti)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 pinch salt, plus
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 lemon, zest of
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (I usually just sprinkle dried parsley, still tasts great!)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cubed chicken with herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and set aside. Pour off excess oil from pan.Drain. Add the chicken broth the pan and cook over medium-high heat, scraping up any bits with a wooden spoon. Add the cream, lemon zest, and cayenne. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta, chicken, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken with the sauce and serve.

CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE OVER PENNE



Chicken and Artichokes in Lemon Cream Sauce over Penne image

Provided by Susannah Locketti

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces dried penne pasta
Olive oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces boneless, skinless, chicken breast, pounded thin and cut into strips
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup vermouth, or any other dry white wine
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 (14-ounce) cans evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts
1 bunch fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil the penne, drain, rinse, and set aside. To prevent the noodles from sticking, spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter and also spray with olive oil cooking spray. Add the garlic. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to pan, and saute until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, covering with foil. Add the vermouth and the juice and zest from 2 lemons. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits and cook over medium-high heat to reduce a bit before adding the broth, flour, and milk and whisk constantly to incorporate the flour. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly and season with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens even more. Return the cooked chicken, along with any reserved juices, to the pan. Add the artichokes and stir gently until the artichokes and chicken are warmed through and the sauce is even thicker. Place the penne on a pretty platter and top with the chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges for an easy and elegant presentation.

EASY LEMON PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 3 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried penne
2 chicken cutlets, cut into fingers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until al dente. Drain well.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large grill pan over medium high and add chicken. Grill until golden and completely cooked. Remove to a plate and slice.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to a saute pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and saute until fragrant. Add the cooked pasta and turn heat off. Mix all together.
  • Remove pasta to a large bowl. Add chicken to the warm pasta and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in chopped parsley. Add the juice of 2 lemons and mix. Before serving top with Parmesan.

LEMON CREAM PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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This deliciously different dish incorporates a classic combination of flavors: lemon, chicken, and garlic. A nice change of pace from the usual pasta fare.

Provided by Lisa Ramos

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, quartered
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) package rotelle pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish. Squeeze lemon over both sides of the chicken breasts and season both sides using 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake for 40 minutes, or until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, season the chicken broth with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil and add lemon juice and pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir into cooked pasta, along with the cream and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 137.4 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 954.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, LEMON AND PARMESAN



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Thsi is an awesome Food Network recipe that I had to share. It is a healthy and low fat/calorie meal that satisfies and it's even cheap to make!

Provided by isingofhislove

Categories     Chicken

Time 22m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dry penne pasta
2 chicken cutlets, cut into fingers
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
2 lemons, juice of
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until al dente. Drain well.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large grill pan over medium high and add chicken. Grill until golden and completely cooked. Remove to a plate and slice.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to a saute pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and saute until fragrant. Add the cooked pasta and turn heat off. Mix all together.
  • Remove pasta to a large bowl. Add chicken to the warm pasta and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in chopped parsley. Add the juice of 2 lemons and mix. Before serving top with Parmesan.

CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE



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"This delicious Italian dish is easy to prepare, but it looks like you fussed," writes Brenda Hoffman of Stanton, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Coat chicken with flour, then dip into egg mixture., In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter and oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine remaining, salt and pepper; stir in broth until smooth. Add apple juice to the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in lemon juice; cook for 1 minute. Add parsley and remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 329mg cholesterol, Sodium 1670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, flour, butter, olive oil, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, pepper, lemon, lemon, fresh parsley

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, sliced
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, cut the chicken breasts in half, widthwise.
  • Lay chicken flat and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Gently coat the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter and oil, swirling together to coat the pan.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken and cook the other side, another 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of the chicken stock in the pan and scrape up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the rest of the stock and the cream and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan and top with sliced lemons.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Serve with parsley and extra sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHICKEN IN LEMON CREAM WITH PENNE



Chicken in Lemon Cream with Penne image

Both the presentation and flavor of this subtle dish are quite elegant, so while it's easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner, you can certainly serve it to company.

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound penne pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
Pinch of salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cubed chicken breast with the herbes de Provence and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and set aside. Pour off any excess oil from the pan. Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook over medium-high heat, using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the cream, lemon zest, and cayenne. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta, chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken with the sauce and serve.

SIMPLE CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN SAUCE



Simple Creamy Lemon Chicken Sauce image

This simple sauce is made of cream of chicken soup mixed with lemon juice, garlic, and spices. It tastes great on rice, pasta, chicken, or veggies. Also, add a teaspoon or two of basil or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.

Provided by Jessica Weber

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Stir the chicken soup, water, lemon juice, butter, and garlic powder together in a pan and place over medium heat. Cook until hot, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used, but it may not be as flavorful.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • Add a tablespoon of capers to the sauce for a briny flavor.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over penne pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Chicken in lemon sauce is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the tangy lemon sauce and the tender chicken is simply delicious. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give chicken in lemon sauce a try.

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