Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta
Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta balances a rich, velvety sauce with a clean citrus lift from fresh lemon juice and zest. Tender chicken and spiral pasta absorb a deeply seasoned broth, creating layers of flavor in every bite. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something comforting yet bright.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Place the chicken in a lightly greased baking dish.
- 4
Squeeze lemon over both sides of the chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 40 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, season the chicken broth with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- 7
Bring to a boil and add the lemon juice and pasta.
- 8
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- 9
Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir it into the cooked pasta, along with the cream and lemon zest.
- 10
Cook, stirring, over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Calories 660.5 kcal High 33%
- Protein 53.25 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 46.89 g 17%
- Total Fat 26.68 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 12.83 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 181.02 mg High 60%
- Sodium 848.37 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.23 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.44 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 216.43 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 21.77 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 16.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 660.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cooking Oil, Dried Lemon Peel. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 660.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta healthy?
- Creamy Lemon Chicken Rotelle Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 660.5 calories and 53.25 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 848.37 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.83 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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