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One-Pot Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 22, 2020
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What's better than lemon-pepper chicken pasta? A recipe for One-Pot Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta of course! Full of spaghetti, fresh baby spinach and lemon-pepper seasoned chicken, this recipe has bright flavors that are welcome any time of the year. Make it with Progresso™ Chicken Broth and garnish with Parmesan cheese for a full and hearty dinner with little cleanup.

One-Pot Lemon-Pepper Chicken Pasta

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (16 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
  • 8 oz spaghetti pasta, broken in half (from 16-oz box)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel from 1 large lemon
  • 2 bags (5 oz each) baby spinach
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with lemon pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken to plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Add garlic to Dutch oven; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned. Add chicken broth and spaghetti; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 13 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the butter, lemon juice, lemon peel and cooked chicken. Remove from heat. Gradually add spinach; stir just until starting to wilt. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with remaining 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

370 Calories
12g Total Fat
28g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
19%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
21%
Sodium
1040mg
43%
Potassium
470mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
2g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
90%
90%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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