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
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...
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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