Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta | Healthy Recipes From Click 'N Cook

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta | Healthy Recipes From Click 'N Cook

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This lightened up version of alfredo sauce won't make you miss the heavy cream. Swap the chicken for a can of drained white beans to make it vegtarian.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguine (or long pasta like spaghetti)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 ounces low fat cream cheese cubed, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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