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Home » Recipes » Casseroles » Lemon Chicken Bowtie Pasta

Lemon Chicken Bowtie Pasta

By: Liz  /  Published: November 4, 2020  /  Updated: March 9, 2023  /   Leave a comment

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Looking for a quick and easy meal that’s flavorful and satisfying? This Lemon Chicken Bowtie Pasta recipe is perfect. Tender pieces of chicken are sautéed with garlic and then simmered in a creamy lemon sauce, and the bowtie pasta provides the perfect base for soaking up all of the delicious flavors.

With its bright, tangy taste and hearty texture, this dish will surely become a new favorite casserole recipe. So why not give it a try this lemon chicken pasta and taste the magic for yourself?

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Lemon Chicken Bowtie Pasta

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Bright and refreshing flavors
  • Ready in just 30 minutes!
  • Easily customized with different meats, herbs and veggies.
  • One-pot meal (except for cooking pasta), so less clean-up!

Key Ingredients

lemon chicken bowtie pasta ingredients
  • 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

Lemon Chicken Bowtie Pasta Directions

Step 1: Season the chicken with lemon pepper and then saute in olive oil over medium-high heat along with carrots and garlic until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 2: Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions to al dente and drain, reserving 1-2 cups of the pasta water.

chicken, garlic, carrots

Step 3: Add broth, cream cheese and lemon juice to a large saucepan, cooking on medium-low heat until cream cheese is melted and incorporated.

creamy lemon sauce

Step 4: Add 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.

add chicken and pasta to lemon sauce

Step 5: To serve, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top if desired.

Lemon Chicken Pasta in white dish

Lemon Chicken Pasta Variations

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

Serving Suggestions

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!

spoonful of lemon chicken bowtie pasta

Recipe FAQ

Can I substitute another pasta for the bow tie pasta?

We really like bow tie pasta (farfalle) for this recipe because it has nooks and crannies to hold the thin lemon pasta sauce. But angel hair, spaghetti, or vermicelli typically do well with lighter sauces.

Can lemon chicken bowtie pasta be reheated?

This is definitely a dish best served immediately because the pasta tends to absorb the leftover sauce leaving the dish a bit dry. You could try adding a little chicken broth to it, but honestly, freshly cooked is best.

Can I use bottled lemon juice instead of fresh lemon juice?

Fresh lemon flavor is always better, but you could get away with it in a pinch.

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Lemon Chicken Pasta in white dish

Lemon Chicken Bowtie Pasta

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 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes 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
  • ½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ⅔ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain pasta. Reserve 1-2 cups 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.
  • 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.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2741IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
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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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