Lemon Cream Pasta with Chicken

Yield: 6 Servings

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Ingredients

3 cups Lemon Garlic Chicken, shredded or cubed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cans (14.5-ounces each) chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 (16-ounce) package tube pasta (I used rigatoni)
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

In a large saucepan, season the chicken broth with the garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil and add lemon juice and pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
Stir chicken into cooked pasta, along with the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir thoroughly before serving.

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