Lemon Chicken with Greek-Inspired Pasta

Portions:6
plus marinating time 1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Shallow casserole dish or plastic Ziploc bags
  • mixing bowl
  • Greased 9″ x 13″ casserole dish

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 1 cup fruity white wine
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed

Chicken:

  • 6 large chicken breasts boned and skinned
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Freshly grated peel of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley minced
  • 1 cup sour cream

Pasta:

  • 1 pound angel hair pasta cooked al dente and kept warm

Toppings:

  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Muenster cheese

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.
  • Pound chicken breasts slightly and place them in a shallow casserole dish or plastic Ziploc bags.
  • Cover with marinade and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
  • Discard marinade.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chicken until tender.
  • Slice and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Blend in flour and salt to create a roux.
  • Add mustard and slowly add milk, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
  • In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, lemon peel, and lemon juice together.
  • Whisk a small amount of roux into the egg mixture.
  • Then whisk the egg mixture into the roux and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Remove from heat and add dill and parsley.
  • When parsley wilts, stir in sour cream.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with 1/4 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup of the egg sauce, and feta cheese.
  • Stir well.
  • Place the pasta mixture in a greased 9″ x 13″ casserole dish.
  • Top with sliced chicken, remaining sauce, and shredded Muenster cheese.
  • Broil until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

This Greek-inspired dish pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine such as Assyrtiko or a light-bodied red wine like Xinomavro.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 750 kcal | Carbohydrates: 60 g | Protein: 45 g | Fat: 35 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish / Pasta
Cuisine European / Greece