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Creamy lemon chicken pasta with rotelle and sliced chicken, garnished with lemon and herbs in a rustic bowl.

Recipe: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta


  • Author: Emma Skillet
  • Total Time: 60 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Description

Juicy baked chicken meets lemony rotelle pasta in this creamy, flavorful dinner that comes together in just under an hour.


Ingredients

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  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) package rotelle pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Place chicken in the dish. Squeeze lemon over both sides and season with 1½ teaspoons garlic powder and ¾ teaspoon pepper.
  3. Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. In a saucepan, season chicken broth with remaining garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add lemon juice and pasta. Cook over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  6. Cut baked chicken into pieces and stir into pasta with heavy cream and lemon zest. Simmer for 5 more minutes and serve warm.

Notes

For extra richness, stir in grated Parmesan just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat with a splash of broth.

  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 Minutes
  • Category: Chicken
  • Cuisine: Comfort

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 710mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 22g
  • Protein: 38g

Keywords: Chicken Pasta