Lemon Chicken Pasta
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Serves4 (2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all purpose-flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk, skim
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 3/4" strips
- 5 green onions, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Directions
- Combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne in a saucepan over medium; gradually add chicken broth and skim milk, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth.
- Cook sauce stirring constantly until thickened. Add mustard and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high. Add chicken pieces, green onions and garlic. Sauté until chicken is just firm and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain. Combine sauce, chicken and pasta mixture. Top with chives and paprika.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of pasta in this recipe. Experiment with lentil, black bean, or rice pasta!
This sauce will be great on fish, too!
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Amount Per Serving (2 cups eachg)
Calories 362
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 99mg
33%
Sodium 579mg
24%
Potassium 517mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 28g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 42g
84%
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
11%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
8%
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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