Easy One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
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Easy One Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
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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
- 1 small onion about 1/2 cup, diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 2 chicken breast cubed, boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 12 oz pasta I used penne, but you can Spaghetti, Elbows, Linguine or Rotini or your favorite shape, boxed
- lemon zest about 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice from the same lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup light cream or heavy cream
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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