Lemon Cream Pasta with Chicken

Lemon Cream Pasta with Chicken is a chicken recipe built around Lemon Garlic Chicken, garlic powder and black pepper. Plan on 6 Servings and about 40 minutes.

• Yield 6 Servings
• Ready in 40 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups Lemon Garlic Chicken (shredded or cubed)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cans (14.5-ounces each) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 (16-ounce) package tube pasta (I used rigatoni)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, season the chicken broth with the garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil and add lemon juice and pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
2. Stir chicken into cooked pasta, along with the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir thoroughly before serving.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.