LEMON CHICKEN PASTA

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My grandmother made chicken wings and served them over rice. To speed things up, I cook lemony chicken breasts and serve them over capellini pasta. -Aileen Rivera, Bronx, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces uncooked capellini or angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup peeled and thinly sliced garlic cloves (about 12 cloves)
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess., Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; add garlic. Cook and stir 30-60 seconds or until garlic is lightly browned. Add wine to pan; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan, until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in lemon juice., Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; place in a large bowl. Add cheese, 1/3 cup parsley, half of the garlic mixture, and remaining salt and pepper; toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Serve with chicken. Drizzle with remaining garlic mixture; sprinkle with remaining parsley. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mir Safian
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lemon flavor was just right, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Agbenu Goodness
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This was a really good recipe! The lemon flavor was amazing, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


ANNETTE WALTERS
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The lemon flavor was delicious, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ryan Munyaza
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Colette Ritter
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lemon flavor was subtle but refreshing, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kgonego Selema
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lemon flavor was just right, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


swagman 8002
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This was a really good recipe! The lemon flavor was amazing, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Agustin Tamez
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The lemon flavor was delicious, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.


carl williams
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Demon_girl games
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lemon flavor was subtle but refreshing, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


MARKERS King
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lemon flavor was just right, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Fozia Ch
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The lemon flavor was amazing, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MPUMELELO MATHEWS
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The sauce was especially good, and I loved the addition of the lemon zest. I will definitely be making this again.


Mia Neuhoff
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The lemon flavor was subtle but refreshing, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.


Juhena Begum
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This lemon chicken pasta was absolutely delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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