Creamy Lemon Pasta with Chicken

Health score
40%
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Chicken
20 min.
5
564kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with a dish that’s both quick and loaded with flavor? Look no further than this Creamy Lemon Pasta with Chicken! Perfectly designed for those busy evenings, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to whip up a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

The star of the show is undoubtedly the silky smooth sauce that combines rich goat cheese with a hint of tangy lemon, creating a delightful contrast that will dance on your taste buds. Paired with tender shredded chicken and vibrant, sweet peas, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with protein to keep you feeling full and energized.

Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this Creamy Lemon Pasta will impress your family or guests at the dining table. The harmonious balance of flavors makes this pasta versatile for lunch, dinner, or even as a meal prep option for busy workweeks. Do yourself a favor and bring this recipe to your dinner rotation; you won’t be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • cups chicken breast shredded cooked
  • small clove garlic finely chopped
  • ounces goat cheese 
  • 0.3 cup heavy cream 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • cups peas frozen thawed
  • pound penne pasta 
  • servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add pasta and cook according to package label's directions. While pasta is cooking, place goat cheese, cream, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl and mash with a fork to combine.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid and drain pasta. Return pasta to pot and stir in peas, goat cheese mixture and chicken. Stir in cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories564kcal
Protein23.37%
Fat21.35%
Carbs55.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.27
Glycemic Load
29.52
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.635652428088%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.15mg
Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:564.36kcal
28.22%
Fat:13.21g
20.32%
Saturated Fat:6.52g
40.78%
Carbohydrates:76.96g
25.65%
Net Carbohydrates:70.65g
25.69%
Sugar:6.32g
7.03%
Cholesterol:63.27mg
21.09%
Sodium:310.12mg
13.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.53g
65.06%
Selenium:73.08µg
104.4%
Manganese:1.11mg
55.36%
Phosphorus:393.32mg
39.33%
Vitamin B3:7.26mg
36.29%
Vitamin C:25.65mg
31.09%
Copper:0.53mg
26.26%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.67%
Fiber:6.32g
25.26%
Magnesium:82.99mg
20.75%
Zinc:3.05mg
20.3%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.16%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.77%
Iron:3.07mg
17.03%
Vitamin A:817.93IU
16.36%
Folate:60.07µg
15.02%
Vitamin K:15.17µg
14.45%
Potassium:494.61mg
14.13%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.52%
Calcium:74.4mg
7.44%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.56%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.15%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.72%
Source:My Recipes