This gorgeous Chicken Pasta dish is easy enough to throw together on a weeknight and pretty enough for company. The bright, fresh lemon flavor really makes it pop!
What ingredients will you need to make this picture-perfect meal gluten free? Just use your favorite gluten free pasta, the rest are common pantry items! For a casual family dinner, you can serve it right in the pan.
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Ingredients:
- 16 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into medallions
- 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
- 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup gluten free chicken broth
- 1 lemon, use half for juice and slice remaining half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. gluten free pasta
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 3 cups baby spinach
Preparation:
Cut the chicken breast into medallions and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder. (Hint: for a shortcut, you can use chicken tenders!)
Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
Add the butter and olive oil to a nonstick deep skillet or sauté pan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the chicken medallions and cook 3 minutes per side. The chicken does not have to be cooked through at this point- it will finish cooking in the sauce. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
In the same pan, add the broth, lemon juice, and cream. Bring to a simmer then add in the cooked pasta and chicken.
Simmer for several more minutes, for the chicken and pasta to finish cooking.
Add the spinach and toss to wilt. Top with grated cheese.
Toss well and garnish with lemon slices. Serve it right in the pan for a casual meal or transfer to a pretty serving dish.
Notes ♪♫ I used Rummo gluten free fusilli pasta in this recipe. It has great texture and holds up well to cooking and reheating.

Gluten Free Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
This gorgeous Chicken Pasta dish is easy enough to throw together on a weeknight and pretty enough for company!
Ingredients
- · 16 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into medallions or 1 lb. chicken tenders
- · 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
- · 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
- · 2 tbsp. olive oil
- · 3 garlic cloves, minced
- · 1/2 cup gluten free chicken broth
- · 1 lemon, use half for juice and slice remaining half
- · 1/2 cup heavy cream
- · 8 oz. gluten free pasta
- · 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into medallions and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder.
- Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the butter and olive oil to a nonstick deep skillet or sauté pan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken medallions and cook 3 minutes per side. The chicken does not have to be cooked through at this point- it will finish cooking in the sauce. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
- In the same pan, add the broth, lemon juice, and cream. Bring to a simmer then add in the cooked pasta and chicken.
- Simmer for several more minutes, for the chicken and pasta to finish cooking.
- Add the spinach and toss to wilt. Top with grated cheese.
- Toss well and garnish with lemon slices. Serve it right in the pan for a casual meal or transfer to a pretty serving dish.
Notes
I used Rummo gluten free fusilli pasta in this recipe. It has great texture and holds up well to cooking and reheating.
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Full disclosure, this is not a filet mignon. It’s a thick cut petite top sirloin that I got on sale- a package of 2 steaks for $15.50, which was half the price of the beef tenderloin. No, it is not as tender as filet mignon but it’s a good little steak with plenty of flavor.

To serve, top the steak with a crab cake. Garnish with chives, lemon wedges and the remaining 1 tbsp. compound butter.
What a meal! Yes, I do eat like a queen despite my dietary restrictions. 👸🏻 I hope that when I show you recipes like this one you realize that a gluten free diet does not mean food has to be boring or tasteless. In fact, I’m a bigger foodie now than I have ever been. It just takes a bit of imagination and determination. Try the recipe, you will not be disappointed!

Coat a large sauté pan or nonstick skillet with cooking spray over medium low heat. Scramble the egg, chop into small pieces and set aside.
Add 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. sesame oil to the pan. Add the diced chicken and begin browning.
Turn to finish cooking through.
When the veggies are crisp tender add back the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth mixture, stirring and tossing to combine until the liquid thickens.
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When the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, turning once.

I served it with
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Continue cooking with the cover off, allowing the liquid to bubble up and thicken.
Chicken is finished when it reaches an internal temperature of 165º. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle some of the pan juices over the top.








If you miss boxed mixes like Rice-a-Roni® on the gluten free diet, step into the kitchen with me, and I’ll show you how I made this gluten free copycat version, all fancied up with a little bit of veggies and slivered almonds. Only one ingredient swap was needed to make this recipe gluten free. In place of the vermicelli, I used these thin rice noodles from Thai Kitchen.
Preparation:




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Ingredients:


Add the onions to the skillet with an additional tbsp. olive oil. When the onions are translucent, add 2 tbsp. of the balsamic mixture. Cook, stirring frequently until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Return the pork chops to the skillet with the peas and drizzle with the remaining balsamic mixture. Continue to cook for several more minutes, until the pork chops are heated through.
Drain the pasta, add to the skillet and toss to coat. Remove from heat and serve right in the pan for a casual dinner.
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Ingredients:
Remove the shrimp to a bowl and add another tbsp. olive oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring several times.
Add the fire roasted tomatoes with juice, 1/2 tsp. oregano and salt to taste.
Cook the pasta to 2 minutes less than package directions. With 4 minutes to go on the pasta, add the shrimp to the sauce.
Drain the pasta, add it right into the sauce and toss with 1 more tbsp. olive oil and more red pepper flakes if you dare! ♨️
Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with fresh Italian parsley.