Easy One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Name: Easy One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic; 2 boneless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 cups water or chicken broth; 12 oz Box Pasta; zest of a lemon; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup light or heavy cream

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings
6
Calories
326 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Easy One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Eric Kelley

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Loaded with chicken, garlic, and a creamy lemon sauce, this creamy lemon chicken pasta is made in just one pan in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

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1 small onion, diced about 1/2 cup
4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
2 boneless chicken breasts cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
3 cups water or chicken broth
12 oz Box Pasta I used penne, but you can Spaghetti, Elbows, Linguine or Rotini or your favorite shape
zest of a lemon about 1 tablespoon
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from the same lemon
1/2 cup light or heavy cream

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large 10-12'' pan. Add the diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender, add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds; add the diced chicken and spices and cook for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned.
Next add the pasta and water or chicken broth and cook for 8-12 minutes or until pasta is al-dente. Lastly, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and cream. Mix well and cook for another minute then remove from heat, while leaving the pasta still wet.
Top with fresh lemons, basil, or parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 42mg (2%) Potassium 257mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	326kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	32mg	11%
Sodium	42mg	2%
Potassium	257mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	150IU	3%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	35mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%