Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
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I was in the mood for something fresh, so I came up with this. I had some leftover cream cheese from another recipe and threw it in to add a little more creaminess. I used real parmesan, the type that comes in a wedge and you grate yourself. It’s more expensive but you don’t need to use as much of it. I like throwing veggies into pretty much anything I make, partially because it’s easier to get my husband to eat them if they have a little sauce on them. Its also makes dinner stretch a littl
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4 ounces uncooked pasta, cooked according to directions
2 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), cut into bite sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
10 ounces package of broccoli, cooked
3 tablespoons grated parmesan
15 fresh basil leaves, snipped into 1/4 inch pieces
2 small lemons
2 ounces cream cheese
2 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), cut into bite sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
10 ounces package of broccoli, cooked
3 tablespoons grated parmesan
15 fresh basil leaves, snipped into 1/4 inch pieces
2 small lemons
2 ounces cream cheese
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, set aside. Steam the broccoli (I just use the microwave steamer bags), set aside.
In a small bowl combine the snipped basil, parmesan, the zest...
See the full directions on my site
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Nutritions
Calories
265
Sodium
471mg
19% DV
Fat
10g
15% DV
Protein
13g
26% DV
Carbs
32g
10% DV
Fiber
4g
19% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
10%
Monosaturated Fat
2g
18%
Cholesterol
53mg
18%
Sodium
471mg
19%
Potassium
356mg
10%
Protein
13g
26%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
4g
19%
Sugar
5g
10%
Vitamin A
943IU
18%
Vitamin B6
0.67mg
33%
Vitamin C
61mg
102%
Calcium
210mg
21%
Iron
2mg
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
