Lemon basil chicken rotini is a delectable dish that combines the zesty flavor of lemon, the aromatic freshness of basil, and the savory taste of chicken. This flavorful pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a casual gathering with friends and family. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.
Provided by Lillian's Kitchen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN ROTINI
My husband and our sons like to have meat with their meals, but I prefer more veggies. This combo with rotini pasta is colorful and healthy, and it keeps everyone happy. -Anna-Marie Williams, League City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook rotini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan., Add mushrooms and carrots to same skillet; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, cream cheese and lemon juice; stir until cheese is melted., Drain rotini; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken, peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon zest, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
Steps:
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 4 chicken breasts (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LEMON BASIL GRILLED CHICKEN
Tart, fresh marinade livens up simple grilled chicken.
Provided by Mazola
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®
Time 47m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat chicken dry using paper towels and place in a large resealable plastic bag.
- Combine lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oil and basil in a blender or food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds or until well blended.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or about 400 degrees F.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
- Grill for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Transfer to serving plate and garnish with additional basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 153.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHICKEN WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE
An easy Chicken with Lemon-Basil Sauce recipe
Categories Chicken Poultry Sauté Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Lemon Basil
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes Per side. Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil.
- Add lemon juice, garlic and lemon peel to same skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes. Mix basil into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
FAMOUS LEMON AND BASIL CHICKEN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the chicken in a baking dish; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper and arrange skin side up. Loosen the skin from each chicken breast and slip a basil leaf between the skin and the meat. Add the garlic to the baking dish. Place a slice of lemon on top of each piece of chicken. Drizzle with oil. Bake, basting occasionally with pan juices and turning the chicken and the baking dish occasionally so the chicken browns evenly, 35 to 40 minutes. If using a whole chicken, the baking time will be about 50 minutes. To serve, place a browned lemon slice and garlic clove on top of each portion of chicken.
LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
This recipe is very simple to prepare, and tastes delicious. A perfect weeknight recipe. Do leave the skin and bones on the chicken pieces for more flavor and a lovely crisp skin. I typically double the recipe so that we can have leftovers. The recipe is from the cookbook Fresh & Fast by Marie Simmons. I serve with fresh seasonal vegetables.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Clean and trim fat from chicken, and salt and pepper each side. Place chicken in a baking dish, skin side up.
- Loosen the skin on each piece, and place a basil leaf under the skin, directly on top of the chicken meat.
- Toss the garlic around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Place the lemon slices on top of each piece of chicken and drizzle with the oil.
- Bake for 35 - 40 minutes (depending on whether it's white meat or dark meat), basting with the garlic flavored pan juices every 10 minutes. The skin should be crisp and brown and the meat tender when it's ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 97.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.7, Protein 26
LEMON CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN CROSTINI
Categories Chicken Herb Onion Tomato Sauté Low Fat Parmesan Lemon White Wine Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make crostini:
- Place bread on baking sheet. Spread tomato paste over. Top each with 1 tomato slice. Sprinkle cheese atop.
- Make chicken:
- Pound each chicken breast between sheets of plastic to 1/4-inch-thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Lightly coat 2 chicken with flour; shake off excess. Transfer to skillet and cook until brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and tent with foil. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil, flour and remaining chicken.
- Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in same skillet over low heat. Add green onions and garlic; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth and wine scraping up any browned bits in skillet. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons parsley. Increase heat to high; boil until liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Mix in lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to skillet; simmer until heated through, turning to coat.
- Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil crostini until cheese melts, watching closely, about 1 minute.
- Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon pan juices over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with crostini.
ROASTED LEMON BASIL CHICKEN
Infuse a whole chicken with the tantalizing flavor of our Roasted Lemon Basil Chicken. Our easy Roasted Lemon Basil Chicken is ready in under an hour.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Baking Ingredients
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Mix dressing, juice, honey and basil until blended.
- Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish; spread with dressing mixture.
- Bake 45 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g
BASIL LEMON CHICKEN PANINI
This takes some of my favorite flavors, basil and lemon, marries them with grilled chicken and melting cheese on a hot grilled bun. yum. I will post the chicken recipe on its own as well (you can use scaloppine too, I prefer the thicker cut) What I do is cook the chicken for dinner making extras and use the leftovers for the panini :)
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- *For the chicken*.
- Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice, combine zest and juice with oil and garlic in a small bowl.
- Put chicken breasts between wax paper and pound to an even thickness.
- Place in glad bag or bowl with marinade and leave for 30 minutes to 20 hours.
- Grill chicken on bbq or broil it or even cook it in a hot skillet, 6-8 minutes approximately.
- Cut ciabatta into 4 sandwich size pieces or use whatever bread you prefer. put 1 tbs of pesto on both sides of bread. (or fresh basil).
- Add chicken, fontina cheese, tomatoes and spinach to each.
- Grill in panini press or in a cast iron pan with another heated cast iron pan on top of it to press it down until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.3, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 118.2, Sodium 436.5, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2, Protein 40.4
Tips:
- Mise En Place: Before starting, measure and prep all ingredients. This will ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest ingredients possible for optimal taste and quality.
- Quality Chicken: Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a tender and flavorful result.
- Seasoning: Don't be afraid to adjust seasonings to your preference. More or less garlic, lemon, or basil can be added to suit your taste.
- Cooking Temperature: Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by using a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Pasta Cooking: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions, ensuring it is cooked al dente (slightly firm to the bite).
- Sauce Consistency: Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more or less chicken broth as needed. For a thicker sauce, reduce the broth; for a thinner sauce, add more broth.
- Garnish: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves and lemon zest for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
Conclusion:
This Lemon Basil Chicken Rotini recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With tender chicken, aromatic herbs, tangy lemon, and al dente pasta, it's a perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. By following the tips and carefully selecting your ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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