Lemony Chicken and Spinach Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemony Chicken and Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Pasta (rotini Or Penne); 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 cups White Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Chicken Broth; 3/4 cups Skim Milk; 2 whole Lemons, Divided; 1/2 cups Pamesean Cheese, Shredded, Divided; 3 cups Raw Spinach; 1 pound Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Or Sliced Into Thin Strips; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pinch Salt, Or To Taste; 1 pinch Black Pepper, Or To Taste

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Pasta (rotini Or Penne)
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cups White Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Chicken Broth
3/4 cups Skim Milk
2 whole Lemons, Divided
1/2 cups Pamesean Cheese, Shredded, Divided
3 cups Raw Spinach
1 pound Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Or Sliced Into Thin Strips
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch Salt, Or To Taste
1 pinch Black Pepper, Or To Taste

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In a pot, cook pasta according the the package instructions.
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While pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan on medium heat.
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Add the onion and cook for about 1-2 minutes until translucent.
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Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add the flour and toss to coat all of the onion and garlic.
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Add the broth, milk, juice of 1 lemon, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
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Stir until well-mixed.
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Add the spinach and chicken.
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The sauce should thicken.
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Remove the pasta from the water, drain, and then add to the pan with the sauce and chicken.
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Toss to coat.
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Add the zest of 1 lemon, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and serve with additional lemon wedges (I squeezed even more lemon juice on top of mine!
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Note: I used Dreamfields low-carb pasta to keep the carb count down in this recipe, but any pasta will do!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Pasta (rotini Or Penne), 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/4 cups White Onion, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Lemony Chicken and Spinach Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemony Chicken and Spinach Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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