Lemon-Chicken Bowtie Pasta (OAMC)


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Lemon-Chicken Bowtie Pasta (OAMC) calories by ingredient


Introduction

I got this recipe from BJ's Journal Spring 2010 I got this recipe from BJ's Journal Spring 2010
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    8 oz Barilla Farfalle (bowtie pasta)
    4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
    5 Green Onions
    1 clove Garlic
    2 TBsp Canola Oil

    White Sauce (adapted)
    2 Tbsp margarine
    2 Tbsp Flour
    1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    1/2 Cup fat free milk
    1 cup chicken broth
    1 1/2 TBsp Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard
    1/4 cup Lemon juice
    Salt 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.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    feo tu - 2/24/11


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    Incredible!
    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