Best Creamy Lemon Kissed Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad is the ultimate BBQ side. It's made with tender chicken, easy pasta, and a flavorful lemon, relish, and mayo dressing.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Salad

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons relish (, sweet or dill both work)
1 pound elbow macaroni (, cooked and drained)
2 cups cooked chicken breast (, chopped)
4 stalks celery (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and relish.
  • Toss with pasta, celery, and chicken.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON CREAM PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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This deliciously different dish incorporates a classic combination of flavors: lemon, chicken, and garlic. A nice change of pace from the usual pasta fare.

Provided by Lisa Ramos

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, quartered
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) package rotelle pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish. Squeeze lemon over both sides of the chicken breasts and season both sides using 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake for 40 minutes, or until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, season the chicken broth with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon 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.
  • Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir into cooked pasta, along with the cream and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 137.4 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 954.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA



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A delicious blend of sauteed chicken and light, but creamy, lemon sauce and pasta, baked til the top is crispy and lightly browned. Asparagus or broccoli is a great addition to this dish. Serve topped with a little extra lemon juice if desired.

Provided by EmmLee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup dry white wine
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chicken stock, or more as needed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish or 9x13-inch pan.
  • Slice or cube chicken and season lightly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Drain, cover, and set aside.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and lemon juice and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Don't allow garlic to brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and blended. Add flour to sour cream, mix well, and stir into the pan. Add chicken stock, parsley, thyme, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened. Add more stock if sauce is too thick. Remove from heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and lemon zest, stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add partially cooked farfalle and blend well. Pour into the prepared baking or casserole pan and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 703 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING



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Whip up a yummy chicken and pasta salad dressed with a Greek yogurt lemon-poppy seed combo.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 containers (6 oz each) Greek Fat Free honey vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons poppy seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 cups uncooked penne or rotini pasta
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted *

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients using wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, grapes and celery. Stir dressing; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Stir in almonds, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON KISSED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by nicla91

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked rotini or bowtie pasta
1 cup lemon yogurt
1/3 cup mayo
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsb chicken flavored boullion
1 can chunk chicken breast
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions, drain and rinse under cold water. In small bowl, combine yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and bouillion. In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, grapes, onions and celery. Add dressing, toss to coat. Cover and chill before serving

CREAMY LEMON-KISSED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Creamy Lemon-Kissed Chicken Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cannedfood

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup yogurt, lemon low-fat
1/3 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon poppy seed
4 ounces pasta, uncooked bow-tie (2 to 2 1/2 cups)
1 (10 ounce) can chicken, premium chunk breast of chicken, drained and flaked
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced

Steps:

  • Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes.
  • Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes.
  • Preparation:
  • For the Dressing: Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds in a small mixing bowl; mix well.
  • For the Pasta Salad: Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Combine the pasta, chicken, mandarin oranges, green onion, and celery in a large bowl. Add the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until time to serve.
  • Servings: 4.
  • Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 330; Total fat 9g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 460mg; Carbohydrate 37g; Fiber 2g; Protein 26g; Vitamin A 20%DV*; Vitamin C 40%DV; Calcium 15%DV; Iron 15%DV; Folate 21%DV; Potassium 12%DV.
  • * Daily Value.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 502.9, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 14.9

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