Best Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken Recipes

CREAMY LEMON BASIL-CHICKEN PASTA

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Garlic, onions, basil and lemon juice give this chicken-pasta dish its great flavor. It gets its creamy cheesiness from Neufchatel and mozzarella.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 chicken bouillon cube
zest and juice from 1 large lemon, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

CREAMY LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

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Chicken has got to be the most versatile meat on the planet. If your house is anything like ours than you can never have too many great chicken recipes. This scrumptious chicken recipe combines chicken breasts with a creamy lemon basil sauce that is lightly seasoned. It is delicious served with a little angel hair pasta or for...

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dried basil or one tablespoon fresh chopped
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 c low sodium chicken broth
3/4 c heavy cream
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 lemon thinly sliced

Steps:

1. In large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown chicken breasts on both sides. If necessary work in batches so the skillet is not crowded. Plate chicken, cover and keep warm.
2. If needed add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to same skillet over LOW heat. Add garlic, basil and onion powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and stir to scrap brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened; approximately 10-15 minutes. Add lemon juice and salt & pepper to taste. Return chicken to skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Top with parsley and fresh lemon slices serve.
3. NOTES Cooking time on the chicken in the final step will depend on how much it cooked while browning and how thick it is. You can always slice a small piece and check. If the sauce gets too thick will cooking add 1-2 tablespoons chicken broth. If it is too thin add 1-2 tablespoons cream.