Lemon-Chicken Bowtie Pasta (OAMC)

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
8 oz Barilla Farfalle (bowtie pasta)4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast5 Green Onions1 clove Garlic2 TBsp Canola OilWhite Sauce (adapted)2 Tbsp margarine2 Tbsp Flour1/8 tsp cayenne pepper1/2 Cup fat free milk1 cup chicken broth1 1/2 TBsp Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard1/4 cup Lemon juiceSalt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook pasta unitl al dente. Drain and set aside. Cut chicken into 3/4 inch pieces. Set aside. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions and garlic and saute one minute.

Add chicken and saute, turning chicken occasionaly until cooked through, about 12 -15 minutes.

Add pasta, toss and set aside.

Make white sauce. In microwave safe dish, Melt margarine about 20-30 seconds, add flour and cayenne pepper and mix well. Add milk, chicken broth and salt and pepper and stir until completely blended. Microwave on high, pausing to stir every 30 seconds or so, until sauce is thick and bubling, about 1 to 2 minutes. While sauce is still hot stir in lemon juice and mustard and immediately toss to mix.

To Freeze: Cool and place in freezer quality plastic bag. Thaw overnight in refridgerator and heat in microwave for 4-5 minutes.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PJLITTLEFR63.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 285.3
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 34.5 mg
  • Sodium: 427.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 19.3 g

Member Reviews
  • RAMARTIN42
    I think it's supposed to be 1.5 t dijon, not cups - at least, that's how I made it and it was great! - 4/3/10
  • YESENIASALCIDO
    feo tu - 2/24/11
  • LIZ4PAWS
    Yummy! The sauce was awesome! The only thing I would change is to add some veggies to the mix - maybe some broccoli, asparagus or yellow squash. Or maybe all three. I'll make again. - 7/22/10