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Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta

Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta is perfect for a quick and easy meal
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American/Italian
Keyword Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 240kcal
Author Isabel Laessig

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 6 ounces linguine
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup low fat milk
  • ½ cup sweet white wine Riesling
  • ¼ cup of half and half
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Cook linguine according to the box.
  • Sauté onions in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add chicken and season with lemon pepper seasoning. Cook until browned on all sides.
  • Add wine, half and half, half of the parmesan cheese and half of the milk.
  • Stir to combine and melt the cheese.
  • Bring to a light boil and let the liquid reduce.
  • Add cooked linguine, frozen peas and the rest of the milk. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a light boil. Let sauce thicken.
  • Add the last of the parmesan cheese, stir to combine and allow to thicken.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • **NOTE** I actually made this with leftover linguine that was refrigerated for a few days. Make it ahead and this dish is even quicker to the table!

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 0.6mg