This Healthy Lemon Chicken Pasta features a creamy lemon sauce, penne pasta, juicy chicken breast, fresh lemon, broccoli, and peas. And it's light and Weight Watchers friendly!
Cook penne pasta, in a large pot of water, as per package directions.
Cook frozen green peas and frozen broccoli in microwave each for about 3 minutes. Set aside
Cook chicken on stove top, in large skillet, over medium-high heat, until done (no longer pink and internal temperature is 165 degrees F). Cut into bite-sized pieces (½ inch cubes). Set aside. *you could use a dutch oven instead.
In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add red onions, stirring often, until onions are softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add chicken and Italian seasoning.
Add reserved pasta water, stirring the entire time. Then add yogurt, garlic. salt and condensed milk. Add cornstarch and cook on med- low heat until it starts to thicken.
Remove from heat, add in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice. If it's not thick enough (consistency of gravy) return to medium low heat and gradually add a little more cornstarch, cooking until thickened.
Add cooked peas and broccoli. Stir gently to combine.
Serve over a bed of cooked pasta. Then mix to combine, if desired.
Garnish
Garnish with lemon wedges, and low-fat or fat-free parmesan cheese (optional)
Notes
*Please see post contents for important recipe information and tips!Â
Nutrition Facts
📋 Healthy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 363mg16%
Potassium 857mg24%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 769IU15%
Vitamin C 86mg104%
Calcium 138mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.