Name: Lemon Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 0.5 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 stalks green onions, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1.25 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 0.25 cup salted butter; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 0.5 cup milk; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

A bright and zesty pasta dish featuring tender chicken and a light lemon sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. This recipe brings together fresh flavors and simple techniques for a delightful culinary experience.

Follow The Directions

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Step

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

02

Step

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 12 minutes; time will vary depending on the size of your chicken pieces.

03

Step

Drain pasta and mix with chicken in a large serving bowl. Stir and set aside.

04

Step

Melt butter in a large saucepan. When melted remove from the heat.

05

Step

Mix flour and pepper together in a small bowl. Stir flour mixture into the melted butter, then add chicken broth and milk. Place over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

06

Step

Whisk lemon juice and mustard into the sauce and pour over chicken and pasta; stir to combine.

For a richer flavor, consider using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Just be sure to adjust cooking time accordingly.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is highly recommended for the best flavor. Bottled juice can sometimes taste artificial.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a touch of heat.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (3)

Seamus Funk
Jun 30, 2025
This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! The lemon sauce is so bright and flavorful.
Rafaela Buckridge
Jun 23, 2025
I added some asparagus to the pasta, and it was a perfect complement to the chicken and lemon sauce.
Justice Heidenreich
Jun 20, 2025
My family loved this! I will definitely be making it again.

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