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Chicken & Spaghetti in Lemon Sauce

An inexpensive and simple dinner with a lemon zing, sure to please the whole family.

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April 8th, 2012

Submitted by Alan Checvala, Winnipeg, MB; Recipe tested by Crystal McLeggon

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Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 10 ounces spaghetti
  • 3 green onions
  • 1 package chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoons ginger, ground
  • 1 Cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Cup peas, frozen
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water (mixed with cornstarch)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 11 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1/3 Cups fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Boil the spaghetti according to package direction and drain well.

  • 2.

    In a large skillet, heat oil and cook garlic and green onions, stirring frequently for about two minutes.

  • 3.

    Add chicken, salt, ginger, pepper and cook until chicken is no longer pink for about 5 minutes.

  • 4.

    Stir in the broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and dill and bring to a boil, reduce and cook until chicken is cooked for about 2 more minutes.

  • 5.

    Add cream cheese and peas and cook until cream cheese melts.

  • 6.

    Stir in cornstarch mixture and create a thick sauce.

  • 7.

    Serve over spaghetti or any other pasta.

    • Chicken & Spaghetti in Lemon Sauce
    Photography by Crystal McLeggon
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