LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN ROTINI

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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

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch strips
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces), thawed
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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

Nomalanga Ndlovu
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This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of lemon and basil. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik hanan Malik hanan
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The lemon flavor was subtle and the basil really came through. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be


Shajel Khan
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. However, the chicken was cooked well and the sauce was creamy.


Hridoy
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Meh.


Aloesa Valina Fernandes
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I was looking for a new chicken pasta recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The lemon and basil flavors were a perfect combination and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Omari Awadhi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it over rotini pasta and it was a hit with my guests.


Lavender Inyangu
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This pasta was amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The creamy sauce and the tender chicken were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.


M Obaidur Rahman
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors of the lemon, basil, and chicken blended perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kim Joseph
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This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of lemon and basil. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Guilherme Protasio
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The lemon flavor was subtle and the basil really came through. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be


Akinkunmi Adebowale
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. However, the chicken was cooked well and the sauce was creamy.


Sandra Ginya
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Meh.


Jarrell Eaddy
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I was looking for a new chicken pasta recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The lemon and basil flavors were a perfect combination and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullah Afridi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it over rotini pasta and it was a hit with my guests.


amagua Edafe
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This pasta was amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The creamy sauce and the tender chicken were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.


kazi sahadat
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors of the lemon, basil, and chicken blended perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Fermin A, Miera
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This lemon basil chicken rotini recipe was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender. The rotini pasta cooked perfectly and held the sauce well.