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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4
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Lemon Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. bow tie pasta
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced or 1/2 lb. asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. dry white wine or water
  • Juice and grated rind of 1 small lemon
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup (3 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and mushrooms; cook five minutes or until light golden brown. Add zucchini and pepper; continue cooking 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add wine and lemon juice; simmer 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in lemon rind, basil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Toss with hot pasta and 1/2 cup cheese. Place on serving platter; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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