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One Pot Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe (Dairy-Free)

One Pot Lemon Chicken Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal! The juicy chicken and caramelized onions cook together in the creamy lemon sauce with gluten-free spaghetti. It's light, zesty, and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 689 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Chicken Breast, Cubed
  • 3 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 12 Ounces Gluten-Free Pasta I used Jovial Brown Rice Spaghetti.
  • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 Sweet Onion, Thinly Sliced
  • 4-6 Cloves of Garlic
  • ⅓ Cup Lemon Juice
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Optional

  • 4-6 Cups Baby Spinach

Instructions
 

  • Start by sautéing thinly sliced onions with olive oil on medium heat until they're a light golden brown color. Stir frequently to make sure they don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Next, add in cubed chicken, salt, pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic. Cook covered stirring occasionally for a few minutes.
  • Then add in the chicken broth, full fat coconut milk, and spaghetti. Slowly push the spaghetti into the broth as it cooks down.
  • Cover until the broth starts to boil. Remove the cover when it's boiling and turn down the heat. Let the dish simmer until the pasta is al dente. Serve hot!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Let the pasta simmer in the sauce covered but stir occasionally so it doesn't stick together.
  • To avoid dry chicken, do not overcook it before adding in the broth.
  • Any large skillet will work with this recipe, but I love using a stainless steel skillet with taller sides.
  • Use a small grater for the garlic instead of cutting it with a knife.
  • The pasta will absorb the sauce, but you can add in extra broth when you reheat or if the dish has been sitting for a while.
  • To thin out the sauce you can also use a little of the pasta water!
  • Do not overcook this dish, serve hot as soon as the pasta is al dente.

How To Store Leftovers

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
** See full post for more information and step by step photos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 689kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1434mgPotassium: 799mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 5mg
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