{"id":55735,"date":"2026-01-16T21:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=55735"},"modified":"2026-01-16T21:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:29:16","slug":"creamy-herbed-lemon-chicken-spaghetti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2026\/01\/16\/creamy-herbed-lemon-chicken-spaghetti\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Herbed Lemon Chicken Spaghetti"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">with Peas &amp; Chili Flakes<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 2<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hello Fresh<\/h4>\n<p>Simple, flavorful, and elegant, this 30-minute weeknight-friendly dish has it all. You\u2019ll place golden seared chicken cutlets seasoned with Italian spices atop al dente spaghetti dotted with sweet green peas, all coated in a creamy homemade lemon sauce with a sprinkle of chili flakes. It\u2019s hearty yet light, and guaranteed to put a smile on any pasta-lover\u2019s face. Prep: 5 Cook: 30<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">clove garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">12<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz chicken cutlets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">chili flakes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">lemon <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">6<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz spaghetti<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS Italian seasoning <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">4<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz cream sauce base<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">4<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz peas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">salt &amp; pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">cooking oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>Prep:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bring a large pot of <strong>salted water<\/strong> to a boil. Wash and dry <strong>produce.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peel and mince or grate <strong>garlic.<\/strong> Zest and <strong>quarter lemon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook pasta: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once <strong>water<\/strong> is boiling, add <strong>spaghetti<\/strong> to pot. Cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Reserve \u00bd cup <strong>pasta cooking water<\/strong>, then drain. (Keep empty pot handy for Step 4.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook chicken: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pat <strong>chicken<\/strong> dry with paper towels. Place between two large pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet or rolling pin until <strong>chicken<\/strong> is about \u00bd inch thick. Season with <strong>Italian Seasoning, salt,<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Place <strong>flour<\/strong> on a plate. Working one piece at a time, press <strong>chicken<\/strong> into <strong>flour<\/strong> until fully coated, then shake off any excess.<\/p>\n<p>Heat a large drizzle of <strong>oil<\/strong> in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add <strong>chicken,<\/strong> cook until browned and cooked through, 3- to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Cook in batches, if necessary, lower heat if <strong>chicken<\/strong> browns too quickly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sauce: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heat 1 TBS <strong>butter<\/strong> in pot used for <strong>pasta<\/strong> over medium heat. Add <strong>garlic,<\/strong> half the <strong>lemon zest,<\/strong> and a pinch of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>chili flakes<\/strong><\/span> if desired. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, for about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Stir in <strong>cream sauce base<\/strong> and <strong>juice<\/strong> from two <strong>lemon wedges.<\/strong> Cook, stirring constantly, until <strong>sauce<\/strong> thickens, 1- to 2 minutes. Taste and <strong>season<\/strong> with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Toss pasta: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add drained <strong>spaghetti<\/strong> and <strong>peas<\/strong> to pot with <strong>sauce<\/strong> and toss until evenly coated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If needed, stir in <strong>pasta cooking water <\/strong>a splash at a time until <strong>pasta <\/strong>is thoroughly coated in <strong>sauce.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish &amp; serve: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slice <strong>chicken<\/strong> crosswise if desired.<\/p>\n<p>Divide <strong>pasta<\/strong> between bowls and top with <strong>chicken.<\/strong> Sprinkle with remaining <strong>lemon zest<\/strong> and a pinch of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>chili flakes<\/strong><\/span> if desired. Serve with remaining <strong>lemon wedges<\/strong> on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>with Peas &amp; Chili Flakes Yield: 2 Hello Fresh Simple, flavorful, and elegant, this 30-minute weeknight-friendly dish has it all. You\u2019ll place golden seared chicken cutlets seasoned with Italian spices atop al dente spaghetti dotted with sweet green peas, all coated in a creamy homemade lemon sauce with a sprinkle of chili flakes. It\u2019s hearty yet light, and guaranteed to put a smile on any pasta-lover\u2019s face. 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