BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS LEMON CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

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Make and share this Better Homes and Gardens Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissFit13

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups dried multigrain penne (6 ounces)
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons snipped Italian parsley (flat-leaf)
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to hot saucepan; cover and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl toss together chicken and flour until chicken is lightly coated. In a large skillet cook and stir chicken in 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan; set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil to skillet. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute or until tender. Carefully stir in broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until reduced to about 2/3 cup. Stir in chicken, capers, and parsley; heat through.
  • Toss pasta with chicken mixture. If desired, serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.
  • Lemon Shrimp Pasta Toss: Prepare as directed except substitute 12 ounces peeled, deveined shrimp for chicken. Cook and stir in skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 580.6, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 24

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