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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Primavera
This Pasta Primavera with lemon, chicken and spring vegetables is perfect for any night of the week. That creamy sauce is all kinds of dreamy!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 502 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp flour seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 lemon sliced
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 300 g (10oz) zucchini / summer squash
- 100 g (3.5oz) asparagus sliced into 5cm/2in pieces
- 100 g (3.5oz) green beans sliced into 5cm/2in pieces
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning / Italian herbs
- 1 cup cream
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parmesan grated
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
- Fresh parsley and basil to serve
Instructions
- Place the chicken on a cutting board in front of you.
- Place your hand on the chicken and carefully cut the chicken in half, horizontally (resulting in two thin fillets).
- Season flour with salt, pepper and garlic powder (optional).
- Coat the chicken with the flour.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the butter and oil to the pan.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the lemon slices for a minute per side then remove.
- In the same pan, add another small knob of butter then add the onion and garlic.
- Saute for a few minutes then add the zucchini, asparagus and green beans.
- Season with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes then pour in the cream.
- Simmer until the sauce has reduced slightly and the vegetables are cooked.
- Add the Parmesan and lemon juice and stir in. Add the chicken and lemon slices back to the sauce and allow to heat through.
- Serve the chicken, vegetables and sauce over cooked pasta of your choice then top with fresh herbs and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
579mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
669IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 669IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.