Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
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5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1003 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Flavorful lemon chicken pasta is covered in a delicious sauce made from lemons, whipping cream, cheese, and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts grilled and sliced
- 1 lb penne cooked
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1-2 whole lemons (depending on how much lemon you want in it - I use only 1)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on the box. Reserve one cup of water, and set pasta aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Squeeze in the juice of lemon(s) and whisk together.
- Pour half & half and cream together and whisk until hot. Dump in cheese and whisk until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Check consistency and add hot pasta water until you reach your desired thickness. Stir in half of your basil.
- Pour pasta and sauce into a large bowl. Add chicken, and sprinkle the remaining basil on top. ENJOY with some garlic bread. Yum!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4g
Calories
1003kcal
(50%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
69g
(138%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
250mg
(83%)
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
1166mg
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1388IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
237mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1003 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 1003kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 69g | 138% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 250mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1166mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1388IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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63 reviews
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