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Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken over Pasta
A flavorful lemon thyme roasted chicken pasta dish featuring lemon and fresh herbs over a bed of pasta.
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Total time: 40 Minutes
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce,
- 2 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pound spaghetti pasta cooked al dente and according to the package directions.
- Fresh thyme sprigs as garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl mix the thyme, zest, salt and pepper.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet and evenly brush both sides with olive oil.
- Season both sides of chicken with the lemon seasoning.
- Bake the chicken in the oven for 30-40 minutes until done. Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the chicken.
- Take the chicken out of the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- As the chicken rests, prepare the lemon sauce.
- In a medium sauce pan cook the butter and garlic on medium or one minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add all but ½ cup of stock to the pan. With the remaining stock, mix in the cornstarch until it has dissolved, then add it to the pan as well.
- Add the apple sauce, bouillon cubes, and lemon juice to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend for 20 seconds until the sauce is smooth
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper if needed.
- Pour enough sauce over the chicken to generously each piece.
- Reserve the remaining sauce to be poured over the pasta.
- Top each dish of pasta off with sliced chicken and an optional sprig of fresh thyme for garnish.
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