Lemon Chicken with Pasta

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 * 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 6 * 6 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1 * 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 * 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

* Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
* In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken in 4 teaspoons oil until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
* In the same skillet, cook onion in remaining oil over medium heat until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
* Drain pasta; toss with lemon sauce. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 428 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 652 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 very lean meat, 2 fat.