Hungry for a delicious pasta that’s easy to make? This is a very appetizing meal that is sure to vet your appetite for more! It’s refreshing and perfect for you if you want something different from the usual tomato base or creamy pastas.

This lemon tarragon chicken toss pasta recipe will serve 4 and only takes 20 minutes to cook. Quick and easy!

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Ingredients needed:

• 6 ounces dried fettuccine or linguine
• 2 cups broccoli or cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoons ground white pepper
• 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size strips
• 2 teaspoons olive oil or cooking oil
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed

Cooking method:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding the broccoli or cauliflower in the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain all ingredients well.
2. Return the pasta mixture to the pan, cover and keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, honey cornstarch and white pepper. Side aside.
4. In a large non-stick pan, stir fry the chicken in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken meat is no longer pink.
5. Stir the cornstarch mixture and add it into the pan.
6. Cook and stir until it thickens and becomes bubbly.
7. Add the carrot and tarragon and cook for 1 more minute.
8. To serve, place the pasta and vegetables on a serving plate and spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the pasta.

Nutrition facts per serving:

• 322 calories
• 5 gram total fat (1 gram saturated fat)
• 50 milligram cholesterol
• 197 milligram sodium
• 43 gram carbo
• 3 gram fiber
• 27 gram protein

Is this meal nutritious for you? Find out more here on my nutrition page

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