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Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

By: Liz  /  Published: November 4, 2020  /  Updated: November 5, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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This delicious light-tasting lemon chicken pasta recipe is made with bowtie pasta and a bright and creamy lemon pasta sauce.

When you want to make something interesting but need to get dinner on the table quickly, this lemon chicken bowtie pasta is the ideal dinner solution.

lemon chicken pasta recipe in casserole dish

Ingredients for lemon chicken bowtie pasta recipe

  • bowtie pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – cut into strips against the grain
  • lemon-pepper seasoning
  • olive oil
  • minced garlic
  • chicken broth
  • shredded carrots
  • cream cheese
  • fresh lemon juice
  • salt
  • grated Parmesan cheese

ingredients for lemon pasta casserole

How to make this easy chicken with lemon pasta sauce

Season the chicken with lemon pepper and then saute in olive oil along with carrots and garlic until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender. Set aside and keep warm.

Meanwhile, cook the bowtie pasta and drain, reserving 1-2 cups of the pasta water.

cooked chicken and carrots

Add the broth, cream cheese and lemon juice to a large saucepan, cooking on medium-low heat until cream cheese is melted and incorporated.

lemon chicken sauce

Add the chicken, drained pasta, salt and grated Parmesan cheese to the pan and heat through for 5-10 minutes. If the mixture gets too thick, add reserved pasta liquid as needed.

mixing lemon chicken pasta together

Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top, if desired.

chicken pasta casserole with fresh herbs

Lemon pasta with chicken variations

  • Asparagus spears
  • Mushrooms
  • Fresh spinach
  • Garnish with chopped thyme instead of parsley
  • Use turkey in place of chicken
  • Try a pasta variation—angel hair, rotini, penne 
  • For a kick of heat, sprinkle in red pepper flakes

Serve this lemon pasta recipe with warm pumpkin biscuits or these savory bacon cheese biscuit bites and for dessert, don’t miss this Oreo pudding cake!

scoop of lemon chicken bowtie pasta

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chicken pasta casserole with fresh herbs

Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

Liz - Eat Move Make
This delicious light-tasting lemon chicken recipe is made with bowtie pasta and a bright and creamy lemon sauce. 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Casserole
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16-oz pkg bow tie pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve some of the pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with lemon pepper. In large non-stick skillet, stir fry chicken, carrots and garlic until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender about 5-10 minutes. Remove chicken to a bowl; set aside and keep warm.
  • Add broth, cream cheese and lemon juice to the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cream cheese has melted.
  • Drain pasta. Add chicken, pasta, salt and Parmesan cheese to sauce. Heat through for 5-10 minutes. Add reserved pasta water as needed if sauce gets too thick. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley when serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2741IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bowtie pasta, lemon chicken, pasta bake
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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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