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Nutrition per serving
Protein27% · 53g
Carbs41% · 81g
Fat32% · 29g
8g
Fiber
410mg
Sodium
6.5g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
87th pctl
More protein than 87% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
6.5g /100cal
Leaner than 87% of meals
vs Poultry average
1% heavier
This820
Avg812
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✓ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Sodium Smart✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Peas
Cream Sauce Base
Lemon
Garlic
Italian Seasoning
Chicken Cutlets
Chili Flakes
Flour
Spaghetti
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Peel and mince or grate garlic. Zest and quarter lemon.
2
Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain. (Keep empty pot handy for Step 4.)
3
Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Place between two large pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about ½ inch thick. Season with Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.Place flour on a plate. Working one piece at a time, press chicken into flour until fully coated, then shake off any excess.Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. TIP: Cook in batches if necessary; lower heat if chicken browns too quickly.
4
Heat 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in pot used for pasta over medium heat. Add garlic, half the lemon zest, and a pinch of chili flakes (big pinch for 4) if desired. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Stir in cream sauce base and juice from two lemon wedges (four wedges for 4). Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
5
Add drained spaghetti and peas to pot with sauce and toss until evenly coated. TIP: If needed, stir in pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce.
6
Slice chicken crosswise if desired.Divide pasta between bowls and top with chicken. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest and a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Peel and mince or grate garlic. Zest and quarter lemon.
2
Step 2
Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain. (Keep empty pot handy for Step 4.)
3
Step 3
Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Place between two large pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about ½ inch thick. Season with Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.Place flour on a plate. Working one piece at a time, press chicken into flour until fully coated, then shake off any excess.Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. TIP: Cook in batches if necessary; lower heat if chicken browns too quickly.
4
Step 4
Heat 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in pot used for pasta over medium heat. Add garlic, half the lemon zest, and a pinch of chili flakes (big pinch for 4) if desired. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Stir in cream sauce base and juice from two lemon wedges (four wedges for 4). Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
5
Step 5
Add drained spaghetti and peas to pot with sauce and toss until evenly coated. TIP: If needed, stir in pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is thoroughly coated in sauce.
6
Step 6
Slice chicken crosswise if desired.Divide pasta between bowls and top with chicken. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest and a pinch of chili flakes if desired. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Creamy Herbed Lemon Chicken Spaghetti (HelloFresh's Creamy Herbed Lemon Chicken Spaghetti: 820 calories, 53g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 820 calories with 53 g of protein, representing about 41 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Spaghetti is a long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta. It serves as a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine and is made of milled wheat—sometimes enriched with vitamins and minerals—and water, with the authentic Italian version typically requiring durum-wheat semolina. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
820Calories
53gProtein
81gCarbs
29gFat
8gFiber
410mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution41% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Creamy Herbed Lemon Chicken Spaghetti?
Creamy Herbed Lemon Chicken Spaghetti contains 820 calories and 53 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Creamy Herbed Lemon Chicken Spaghetti: 820 calories, 53g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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