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Bow Tie Lemon Chicken

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.'"

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by mirandas205   view full review
LOVE IT!!! But after I read some reviews saying it did not have much flavor I doubled all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by Erica   view full review
As is, it's only fair in the flavor department. I usually double up on the lemon juice,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by BECCAP   view full review
i thought this dish was absolutely delicious! i love the creaminess that the cream cheese gave...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by diane o.   view full review
I agree with McSnick, but I will try again and add some rosemary, butter, lemon zest, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by BKLUYT   view full review
Really good! Gave it 4 stars because I doubled the lemon juice and thought it could still use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2010 by ApplePieSF   view full review
I thought the flavor was good, but I didn't really measure the seasonings so I probably used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by Dori Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My fiance really loved this (and I did too). I used some fresh chopped snow peas instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by CCipriani   view full review
Quick, easy and tasty. I did, however, follow suit with previous reviews and add additional...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2007 by Sharon   view full review
Thought it was great. Put the chicken, oil, garlic, and chicken broth in the crockpot for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2011 by cweaver   view full review
Prepared just as the recipe called for and turned out excellent!

 

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