Best 20 Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Lemon chicken pasta is a mouthwatering dish that combines the tangy zest of lemon with the savory flavors of tender chicken and pasta. This flavorful and aromatic dish is a popular choice for home cooks and restaurant-goers alike. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, lemon chicken pasta is sure to be a hit on your dinner table. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at a special occasion, this article has got you covered. Explore various recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic dish, and find the perfect lemon chicken pasta recipe that suits your taste and cooking preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY LEMON PASTA WITH CHICKEN



Easy Lemon Pasta with Chicken image

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 CHICKEN PASTA



Lemon Chicken Pasta image

My grandmother made chicken wings and served them over rice. To speed things up, I cook lemony chicken breasts and serve them over capellini pasta. -Aileen Rivera, Bronx, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces uncooked capellini or angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup peeled and thinly sliced garlic cloves (about 12 cloves)
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess., Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; add garlic. Cook and stir 30-60 seconds or until garlic is lightly browned. Add wine to pan; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan, until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in lemon juice., Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; place in a large bowl. Add cheese, 1/3 cup parsley, half of the garlic mixture, and remaining salt and pepper; toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Serve with chicken. Drizzle with remaining garlic mixture; sprinkle with remaining parsley. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE-POT CHEESY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Cheesy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, chicken breast, salt, pepper, garlic, penne pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon zest

Provided by Dhruv Vohra

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups spinach
3 oz cream cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft.
  • Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta.
  • Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and spinach wilts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams

ONE-POT LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN PASTA



One-Pot Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta image

What's better than lemon-pepper chicken pasta? A recipe for One-Pot Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta of course! Full of spaghetti, fresh baby spinach and lemon-pepper seasoned chicken, this recipe has bright flavors that are welcome any time of the year. Make it with Progresso™ Chicken Broth and garnish with Parmesan cheese for a full and hearty dinner with little cleanup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (16 oz)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
8 oz spaghetti pasta, broken in half (from 16-oz box)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel from 1 large lemon
2 bags (5 oz each) baby spinach

Steps:

  • In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with lemon pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken to plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Add garlic to Dutch oven; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned. Add chicken broth and spaghetti; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 13 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the butter, lemon juice, lemon peel and cooked chicken. Remove from heat. Gradually add spinach; stir just until starting to wilt. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with remaining 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA



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A delicious blend of sauteed chicken and light, but creamy, lemon sauce and pasta, baked til the top is crispy and lightly browned. Asparagus or broccoli is a great addition to this dish. Serve topped with a little extra lemon juice if desired.

Provided by EmmLee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup dry white wine
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chicken stock, or more as needed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish or 9x13-inch pan.
  • Slice or cube chicken and season lightly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Drain, cover, and set aside.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and lemon juice and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Don't allow garlic to brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and blended. Add flour to sour cream, mix well, and stir into the pan. Add chicken stock, parsley, thyme, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened. Add more stock if sauce is too thick. Remove from heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and lemon zest, stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add partially cooked farfalle and blend well. Pour into the prepared baking or casserole pan and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 703 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

LEMON CREAM PASTA WITH CHICKEN



Lemon Cream Pasta with Chicken image

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

LEMON POPPY SEED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken Pasta Salad image

The sweetness of the dressing and cranberries along with the savory of the onions and celery, makes this a wonderfully refreshing salad. Great to take along to picnics or potlucks.

Provided by Danyell

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
4 green onions, chopped
1 ½ cups creamy poppy seed salad dressing
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the pasta is cold; drain well.
  • Place the drained penne pasta into a large mixing bowl, and stir in the chicken, celery, cranberries, and green onions. Pour in the salad dressing and lemon juice; stir until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 231.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, butter, red onion, garlic, lemon, chili flake, dried thyme, water, double cream, baby spinach, fresh egg pasta, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon butter
½ red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 teaspoon chili flake
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup water
½ cup double cream
2 cups baby spinach
1 ½ cups fresh egg pasta
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Give the pan a quick wipe with a paper towel
  • Melt the butter in the pan. Fry the onion and garlic until softened, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the lemon zest and juice. Give the mixture a quick stir and add chili flakes and thyme. Stir in the water and double cream. Add the spinach and cook for about a minute, until wilted.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and add the pasta. Stir and cook until the pasta is al dente.
  • Mix in the Parmesan. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 941 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 5 grams

LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN PASTA



Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta image

Thinly sliced chicken breast strips sauteed in lemon-pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic then tossed with bow-tie pasta and green onions. Must love lemon!

Provided by Valerie Sword

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Saute chicken strips in olive oil, lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning, and garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • While chicken cooks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Toss cooked pasta with chicken, sauce from the skillet, and green onion. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 147.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

DILL LEMON CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Dill Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad image

This recipe serves fifty people! Cooked chicken breast and lemon penne pasta tossed with a creamy buttermilk and dill mixture. A simple and scrumptious solution for those large gatherings with fifty of your closest friends!

Provided by Cobra

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
3 stalks celery, chopped
5 pounds lemon penne pasta
12 cups mayonnaise
1 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
4 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery and pasta and toss together. In a separate large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and dill weed and mix well, then stir in buttermilk.
  • Add lemon dill mixture to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl, chill for 20 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 885.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Fat 56.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 56.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH LEMON KALE CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Whole Wheat Pasta With Lemon Kale Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole wheat spaghetti, boneless, skinless chicken breast, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, curly kale, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, ground black pepper

Provided by Marie Telling

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 oz whole wheat spaghetti
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups curly kale, chopped, ribs removed
1 lemon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
kosher salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil salted water and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the time indicated on the package. When the pasta is finished cooking, reserve ¼ cup (60 ml) of pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the skillet, and brown it on each side. Once cooked through - about 2 to 4 minutes - remove from skillet and reserve.
  • Heat remaining three tablespoons of olive oil in skillet and add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minutes.
  • Add kale, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and reserved pasta water. Cook until kale is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add cooked chicken, and pasta. Stir to coat, and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 7 grams

LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD



Lemon-Basil Chicken-Pasta Salad image

Make a chicken pasta salad for dinner tonight. A homemade dressing with garlic, basil and Parm makes it delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon salt (for cooking pasta), if desired
2 cups uncooked rotini or rotelle (spiral) pasta (6 oz)
10 asparagus stalks (about 8 oz)
1 clove garlic or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
5 oz cooked chicken or turkey
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until water is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy. While water is heating and pasta is cooking, continue with recipe.
  • Break off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus stalks where they snap easily; wash asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes to measure about 2 cups. Tear the basil leaves lengthwise into narrow strips.
  • Place strainer or colander in the sink. Pour pasta and asparagus in the strainer to drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In a large glass or plastic bowl, toss pasta, asparagus and chicken. Stir in garlic, basil, cheese, oil and lemon peel. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON CHICKEN PASTA



Lemon Chicken Pasta image

I first tasted this dish at our local grocery store and then brought home the recipe changed it to meet my family's taste. My son and daughter just love this chicken and pasta. I serve it with salad and garlic bread - yummy!! NOTE: Since some chef's aren't able to find this butter to buy, here is what the ingredients state on the stick of butter. Butter, chives, parsley, garlic, salt, dill, pepper & paprika. They sell it in the Publix grocery store by the stick.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon
1/4 cup flour
1 1/4-1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, thin sliced cutlets
1/4 cup garlic butter (I use Kerrygold Garlic & Herb Butter, which is imported from Irelend)
8 ounces penne pasta (I use the Barilla Mini Penne)
2 teaspoons chicken base (I use Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base but can use regular bouillon but you might want to decrease )
3/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cut lemon in half and set aside.(Or could sub 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice.).
  • Fill Large saucepan 1/2 full of water. Cover and bring to boil on high heat for pasta. Preheat large saute pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes.
  • Place flour and seasoned salt in zip-top bag; shake to mix. Cut chicken into bite size pieces, then add to bag and shake to coat the chicken, make sure to get all the flour mix absorbed by chicken.
  • Put the garlic butter in saute pan and then add the chicken, reduce heat to medium. Cook several minutes to brown and until no longer pink.
  • Add pasta to boiling water; cook 6-8 minutes or to your liking.
  • Stir chicken base into chicken; cook 2 minutes. Squeeze juice from lemon into chicken; stir in wine and cream. Reduce heat to low; cook 4-5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and stir into chicken mixture.
  • Enjoy.
  • Note: Can substitute rice for pasta.

LEMON ORZO CHICKEN PASTA



Lemon Orzo Chicken Pasta image

Light and simple. Orzo pasta with lemon juice, chicken, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and spinach. I typically use a rotisserie chicken, since they are typically packed with great flavor already.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 56m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) ball mozzarella cheese, diced
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 (.6 ounce) package fresh basil, cut into ribbons
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine chicken, mozzarella cheese, spinach, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper with orzo pasta.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to let flavors mingle, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 854.9 calories, Carbohydrate 88.6 g, Cholesterol 118.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 476.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



Greek Lemon Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta image

A delicious one dish casserole. It's special enough for special events like bridal showers or graduation. It's an amazing dish! A local caterer uses this recipe and I found out it was in Creme de Colorado Cookbook. but I have never found it online. I've adjusted it slightly from their version to make it even better. After being asked for this recipe many time, I decided to post it.

Provided by Bibliobethica

Categories     Easy

Time 13h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup white wine
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves
6 large whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup milk
2 egg yolks
1 lemon, zest of
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked al dente and kept warm
1/2 cup shredded muenster cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Pound chicken breasts slightly and place in shallow casserole or in plastic zip-lock bag, and cover with marinade. Refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
  • Discard marinade. Heat oil in skillet and saute chicken until tender. Slice and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt 2 T butter; blend in flour and salt to create a roux. Add mustard and slowly add milk, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. In small bowl, mix egg yolk, lemon peel and lemon juice together. Whisk a small amount of roux into egg mixture. Then whisk egg mixture into roux and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add dill and parsley. When parsley wilts, stir in sour cream.
  • Add 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup of the egg sauce and feta cheese to cooked pasta; stir well. Place in greased 9X13 casserole, and top with sliced chicken breasts, remaining sauce and Muenster cheese. Broil until cheese is golden.

LEMON BASIL PASTA W/ CHICKEN



Lemon Basil Pasta w/ Chicken image

This is a tasty dish than can serve as a main dish with a nice soup or salad. Very economical. I made this a lot when I first moved out of my parents house.

Provided by Amber of AZ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces linguine
2 teaspoons melted butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and return pasta to pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and pepper.
  • Add chicken and mix with the pasta.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the pasta and serve.
  • Yield 4 servings.

LEMON CHICKEN AND VEGGIE PASTA



Lemon Chicken and Veggie Pasta image

This can be a little spicy depending on the heat of the chiles in the can. Ro-Tel® tends to be milder than Hatch® brand. You can also substitute asparagus, zucchini, and Cajun seasoning with broccoli, snap peas, and ginger for an Asian flavor.

Provided by Kim Hampton

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 teaspoon lemon pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 large chicken tender strips
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as Hatch®)
1 onion, quartered
1 cup (1 1/2-inch) sliced asparagus
6 baby carrots, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, halved and sliced
6 baby bella mushrooms, sliced
3 small bell peppers, sliced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ lemon, juiced
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
1 (12 ounce) package no-yolk egg noodles
1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
1 ounce shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Mix lemon pepper, thyme, parsley, rosemary, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Rub olive oil over chicken tenders.
  • Arrange chicken tenders in a large skillet over medium heat; season with half the seasoning mixture. Cook chicken until halfway cooked, about 5 minutes. Flip and season the other sides with the remaining seasoning mixture; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. Remove cooked chicken from skillet.
  • Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, onion, asparagus, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, and garlic in the same skillet; cook until vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken tenders to the vegetable mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and return noodles to pot. Add Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese; toss until cheeses melt. Transfer noodles to 5 serving bowls; top each with 1 chicken tender and 1/5 the vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 130.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 783.9 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

CREAMY LEMON, ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Creamy Lemon, Asparagus, Chicken Pasta Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by SMorrissey

Number Of Ingredients 12

GARNISHES:
1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, grilled and cut into strips
1 pound asparagus, ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 ounces linguine pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine will also work)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Lemon slices, optional
1/4 cup chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Set your grill to high heat. Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken breasts until done. To check for doneness, the safest and surest method is to use a digital meat thermometer. Insert the tip into the thickest part of the breast and when the internal temperature reaches 165°F, remove it from the grill. and slice into strips, set aside. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Add the asparagus to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking liquid. In a small pot, combine the heavy cream, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and juice and remove from the heat. Place the pasta and asparagus back into the pot you cooked them in along with the grilled chicken breasts cut into strips. Pour the cream sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly, adding pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Stir the parmesan cheese into the pasta. Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired.

LEMON CREAM CHICKEN WITH PASTA



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A friend of mine once prepared this for lunch and I loved it. I asked her for the recipe and I was surprised at how quick and easy it was to prepare. I believe she got the recipe from a weekly magazine.

Provided by Galley Devil

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

500 g bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
400 g chicken breast fillets, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup cream
1/4 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon sage, fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. (If desired, add a little salt to the boiling water to season it.).
  • Add the pasta and cook till just tender. Drain well.
  • Heat oil in a large pan and fry chicken in batches till tender. Remove.
  • To the same pan, add the blended cornflour, stock powder, water, cream, lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, teriyaki sauce, garlic and sage and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Add the chicken, cooked pasta and parsley.
  • Stir until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.5, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 202.2, Sodium 333.8, Carbohydrate 94.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 40.2

LEMON CHICKEN WITH PASTA



Lemon Chicken with Pasta image

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 »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 428 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always give you the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose a pasta that is made with high-quality ingredients and that has a good texture.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Choose a sauce that is flavorful and that complements the chicken and pasta.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. Try using basil, oregano, or parsley.

Conclusion:

Lemon chicken pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can make sure that your lemon chicken pasta is flavorful and delicious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lemon chicken pasta a try!

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