Better Homes and Gardens Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss

Name: Better Homes and Gardens Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups dried multigrain penne (6 ounces); 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 3 tablespoons snipped Italian parsley (flat-leaf); freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Submitted by MissFit13

"This is a pasta dish with a very light lemony sauce. One of my favorites by far."

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photo by teresas

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 cups dried multigrain penne (6 ounces)
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₃ cup finely chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
³⁄₄ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons snipped Italian parsley (flat-leaf)
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to hot saucepan; cover and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a bowl toss together chicken and flour until chicken is lightly coated. In a large skillet cook and stir chicken in 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil to skillet. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute or until tender. Carefully stir in broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until reduced to about 2/3 cup. Stir in chicken, capers, and parsley; heat through.
Toss pasta with chicken mixture. If desired, serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.
Lemon Shrimp Pasta Toss: Prepare as directed except substitute 12 ounces peeled, deveined shrimp for chicken. Cook and stir in skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

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Reviews

Absolutely delicious!! This simple recipe has earned a spot in my best-of-the-best file. It's simple to prepare and sooooooo good. It tasted even better than I had thought it would. The amounts and timing are perfect. I made enough so we would have leftovers for our busy night tomorrow. It took all my will to not go back for seconds, thirds.... P.S. I didn't even think it needed the opt. parmesan. Perfect as is. Thank you for posting this gem. Made for the Spring Pick A Chef event in the contests and events forum.

LifeIsGood
This was delicious!...both the hubby and I enjoyed it...it has a nice tartness with a touch of tang...very easy to prepare...made for Best of 2014 tag game...

teresas
Delicious! I made this with the shrimp option listed at the bottom of the instructions, and added a sprinkling of red pepper flakes. I garnished with green onion tops and totally forgot to add the Parmesan cheese! I'll add Parm to the leftovers tomorrow ~ Tagged for the Best of 2014 game on http://4foodfriendsandfun.yuku.com/ ~

KerfuffleUponWincle