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Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss

Ingredients:

• 2 c uncooked penne pasta
• 3/4 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 T flour
• 2 T olive oil
• 1/3 c shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minched
• 3/4 c chicken broth
• 3 T lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 T capers, drained
• 3 T fresh parsley, chopped
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to hot saucepan; cover and keep warm.
2. In a bowl toss together chicken and flour until chicken is lightly coated. 
3. In skillet cook and stir chicken in 1 T of the oil over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 mins or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken, set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil to skillet. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir about 1 minute or until tender. 
5. Stir in broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered about 2-3 mins, until reduced to about 2/3 c.
6. Stir in chicken, capers, and parsley. Heat through.
7. Toss pasta with chicken mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese.

We found this recipe in the Better Homes and Garden Celebrating the Promise edition.