Lemon Basil Pasta W Chicken Recipes

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
• Pan sear the chicken, let sit until everything else is done (so juices do not run out) then cut into pieces
• Cook the pasta per package directions (plus a few pinches of salt), you'll transfer the noodles straight into the sauce (make sure to reserve 1/2 c pasta water)
• Heat a large saute pan over low heat
• Add in olive oil, butter and garlic
• Cook for 5 minutes until garlic is fragrant
• Add in the tomatoes and lemon juice
• Cover the pan and cook an additional 5 minutes
• Uncover the pan and transfer the cooked pasta noodles directly to it along with 1/2 c pasta water
• Add the lemon zest, chopped basil, most of the parmigiano reggiano and the cut up chicken
• Toss everything together
• Serve up your lemon basil chicken pasta with a bit more fresh parmigiano

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare pasta per package directions.
• Begin by scrambling the eggs in one bowl and combining the Salt, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, flour, and grated parmesan in another bowl. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast cutlets and sear for 2 minutes on each side. The chicken should release when it is ready to turn.
• Then place the lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 3-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to a internal temp of 165˚F. (Time will vary based on thickness of the chicken.) Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic and increase the heat to medium. Stir until the butter is melted.
• Add the chicken stock (or wine) and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Simmer until it has reduced by about 1/3, then stir in the basil and pasta.
• Nestle the chicken into the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Enjoy!

LEMON CHICKEN PASTA

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.

BAKED LEMON-BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the bow tie pasta; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken with lemon pepper.
• Melt the margarine with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken pieces until no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken pieces, and place them in the bottom of a casserole dish.
• To the same skillet, add the garlic, white wine, sour cream, basil, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove the skillet from the heat; stir in the pasta. Spoon the pasta and sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, spinach, and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

LEMON BASIL PASTA W/ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and return pasta to pan.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and pepper.
• Add chicken and mix with the pasta.
• Sprinkle cheese over the pasta and serve.
• Yield 4 servings.

CREAMY LEMON BASIL-CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic and pepper; cook 1 min. Add half the chicken; cook 2 min. or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken; return all chicken to skillet.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Mix reserved water with Neufchatel and bouillon until blended. Add to chicken with lemon zest; mix well. Cover; cook on low heat 5 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in pasta, lemon juice and basil; cook; uncovered, 1 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add mozzarella; cook and stir 1 min. or until melted.

CHEESY LEMON BASIL CHICKEN WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add remaining dressing and onions to skillet; cook 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta mixture. Add to ingredients in skillet along with the basil; stir. Top with cheese.

ONE-POT CHEESY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft.
• Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
• Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Uncover, stir and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta.
• Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and spinach wilts.
• Enjoy!