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Bow Tie Lemon Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Rebecca Snapp 

"'The zesty flavor of lemon brightens every bite of this creamy chicken and pasta dish,' advises Rebecca Snapp of Cynthiana, Kentucky. 'With two small sons and a farmer husband who has a second full-time job, it's a good thing I have a collection of speedy recipes.'"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 14 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 2/3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup cubed reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with lemon-pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry chicken and garlic in oil until chicken juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, peas, carrots, cream cheese and lemon juice to the skillet; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta. Add pasta, chicken and salt to vegetable mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 399 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 824 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 16, 2007 by Erica 
As is, it's only fair in the flavor department. I usually double up on the lemon juice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2006 by diane o. 
I agree with McSnick, but I will try again and add some rosemary, butter, lemon zest, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 6, 2009 by mirandas205 
LOVE IT!!! But after I read some reviews saying it did not have much flavor I doubled all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2007 by Sharon 
Thought it was great. Put the chicken, oil, garlic, and chicken broth in the crockpot for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2006 by McSnick 
I was really hoping this was going to be delicious, but it was just okay. It wsn't *bad*... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2006 by Alissa 
My husband and I really like this dish! We followed the directions accurately and it turned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2006 by h_martens 
Thanks so much for this recipie. It sounded a little different, but it turned out really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 6, 2009 by CCipriani 
Quick, easy and tasty. I did, however, follow suit with previous reviews and add additional... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 1, 2009 by MVPhelan 
I really enjoyed this, but I did make some changes based on other reviews. I used the zest... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 30, 2008 by Emily 
This is simple and tasty! MORE

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