Check out our recipe for making creamy lemon chicken with linguine pasta in the Ninja Foodi!
We LOVE pasta at our house and I am a sucker for creamy sauces! This is the perfect combination of creaminess, mixed with a fresh lemon flavor all combined with chicken and pasta. It only takes one pot…which means less mess but all of the flavor! An added bonus was that my 14 year old could smell it cooking and came running out to the kitchen to eat it! She loved it too!!
Tips for making Ninja Foodi Lemon Chicken with Linguine
Absolutely! To double the recipe, double all ingredients except the amount of chicken broth that you are putting in. Instead of doubling it, double it and subtract half a cup. So, instead of using 6 cups (3 cups doubled) add 5 ½ cups instead. Do not adjust the cooking time.
I would recommend using boneless skinless chicken breasts. Since we are cooking the pasta at the same time as the chicken, it is important that the chicken is cut into smaller pieces so that it cooks in the same amount of time as the pasta. For this recipe, the chicken should be cut into pieces that are no thicker than ½ inch and about 3 inches in length.
Yes, you can. When choosing what type of pasta to use, make sure that it will cook in the same amount of time as the chicken. I have found that 3 minutes is the right cooking time for chicken that is cut into small pieces. The rule of thumb for pressure cooking pasta is this: look on the back of the box. Take the recommended cook time and divide it in half and then subtract 2 minutes. The pasta that I used for this recipe had a recommended cooking time of 9-11 minutes. I cut that in half and came up with 5 minutes and then subtracted 2. The cook time for the linguine that I used is 3 minutes. If you would like to substitute another pasta for the linguine, choose a pasta that has a recommended cooking time between 9 and 11 minutes.
Don’t panic!! The pasta will continue to cook as you stir it and thicken the sauce. If the pasta is way undercooked for your liking, simply put the pressure cooker lid back on (do not turn it on) and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Open the lid and stir. The steam within the pot should continue to cook the pasta.
Yes, you can. Depending on what type of vegetables you will be adding will determine when to add them. If you are adding vegetables that cook very quickly like broccoli, mushrooms, or peas, you can add them at the end when you are adding in the cream and parmesan cheese. They should cook to an al dente texture and be ready to eat at the same time that the sauce has thickened up. If you are adding vegetables that take longer to cook like green beans, peppers or carrots, you should add those in before you add in the pasta. You will want to pressure cook these vegetables since they do take longer to cook.
Looking for more recipes?
I’ve created a post with 75+ Ninja Creami recipes all in one place! Here’s the link to the BEST Ninja Creami Recipes!
I’ve also pulled together 100 of the BEST Ninja Foodi recipes! You’ll find Ninja Foodi recipes to make appetizers, side dishes, main courses, and even desserts! Here’s the link to 100 recipes!
Ingredients for making Ninja Foodi Creamy Lemon Chicken with Linguine
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts-seasoned with salt and pepper and cut into smaller pieces, about ½ inch thick and about 3 inches in length.
Linguine– you can substitute with another pasta that has the same cooking time
Olive Oil- this can be substituted with canola oil or your favorite cooking oil.
Shallots- use a small shallot or you can substitute ¼ cup of finely chopped mild onion.
Garlic-minced
White Wine- any white wine will work. I used Pinot Grigio because that’s what I had on hand. You only need a little bit for the recipe so there’s plenty left to have a glass with dinner! 🙂
Chicken broth-if you don’t have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water. The chicken broth does add a nice flavor to the pasta so if you have it, I’d recommend using it.
Lemon-use fresh lemon juice if you can.
Red Pepper flakes- if you would prefer, you can omit this ingredient. It adds a nice little kick to the recipe.
Butter- use salted butter and not margarine if you can.
Heavy cream- use heavy whipping cream. If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute it with milk if needed. The higher the fat content in the milk, the better. But, you will need to reduce the amount of milk that you add in since it won’t thicken up quite as much.
Parmesan Cheese- I prefer to use shredded parmesan cheese for this recipe instead of grated. If you don’t have shredded, you can use grated but the texture won’t be quite as smooth.
Rosemary and Thyme- use fresh herbs. Since you don’t need a whole lot for this recipe, look in your produce department and see if they sell a poultry mix. I was able to one package that had get both the rosemary and thyme (sage too) for the same price as if I just bought one herb.
Directions for making Ninja Foodi Creamy Lemon Chicken with Linguine
Directions
1.Turn Ninja Foodi on saute-hi.
2.Pour in Olive Oil.
3.Season chicken with salt and pepper and cut into smaller pieces, about ½ inch thick and about 3 inches in length. Once the Olive Oil is hot, add in chicken and saute until all sides are lightly browned. You do not want to fully cook the chicken, you only want to lightly brown it.
4.Move chicken to one side of the pot. Add shallots and garlic to the other side of the pot. Saute until shallots are soft.
5.Add white wine to the pot. Be sure to stir well and gently scrape the bottom of the pot using a silicone spatula to remove the browned bits.
6. Squeeze the juice of one lemon and the zest of half of that lemon into the pot.
7.Add in red pepper flakes-can be omitted if you would prefer.
8.Add in rosemary and thyme.
9.Break the pasta in half and add to the pot in a crisis cross pattern. Do not stack all of the pasta noodles right on top of each other or they will end up undercooked and stuck together. Do not stir! Do not stir after adding the pasta to the pot.
10.Pour in chicken broth.
11.Close the pressure cooking lid and move the valve to the seal position. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.
12.Once the timer beeps, naturally, release the pressure for 3-4 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure. If the liquid starts to come out of the valve, naturally release the pressure for another 3-4 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.
13.Open the lid and stir.
14.Turn Ninja Foodi on saute-hi and add in butter, cream and parmesan cheese. Stir well until the sauce has thickened. This should take less than 5 minutes.
Pin recipe for later!!
Ninja Foodi Creamy Lemon Chicken with Linguine
Rate this Recipe Print Recipe Pin RecipeEquipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts (boneless-skinless and cut into smaller pieces, about ½ inch thick and about 3 inches in length.)
- 12 ounce Linguine
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Shallot (small)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup White Wine
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ Lemon (juice and zest)
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (if desired)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (salted)
- ⅓ cup Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
- ½ sprig Rosemary (fresh)
- 1 sprig Thyme (fresh)
Instructions
- Turn Ninja Foodi on saute-hi.
- Pour in Olive Oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and cut into smaller pieces, about ½ inch thick and about 3 inches in length. Once the Olive Oil is hot, add in chicken and saute until all sides are lightly browned. You do not want to fully cook the chicken, you only want to lightly brown it.
- Move chicken to one side of the pot. Add shallots and garlic to the other side of the pot. Saute until shallots are soft.
- Add white wine to the pot. Be sure to stir well and gently scrape the bottom of the pot using a silicone spatula to remove the browned bits.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon and the zest of half of that lemon into the pot.
- Add in red pepper flakes-can be ommitted if you would prefer.
- Add in rosemary and thyme.
- Break pasta in half and add to pot in a crisis cross pattern. Do not stack all of the pasta noodles right on top of each other or they will end up undercooked and stuck together. Do not stir! Do not stir after adding the pasta to the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth.
- Close the pressure cooking lid and move the valve to the seal position. Presure cook on high for 3 minutes.
- Once the timer beeps, naturally release pressure for 3-4 minutes and then quick release remaining pressure. If liquid starts to come out of the valve, naturally release pressure for another 3-4 minutes and then quick release remaining pressure.
- Open lid and stir.
- Turn Ninja Foodi on saute-hi and add in butter, cream and parmesan cheese. Stirwell until sauce has thickened. This should take less than 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only.
Ninja Creami Pumpkin Pecan Ice Cream-Low Calorie
If you love pumpkin spice flavored things, you’ve got to try my recipe for making a low calorie treat in the Ninja Creami ice cream maker! Since the recipe doesn’t actually use pumpkin pie, the ingredients are easy to find year round (not just during the Fall season), which means you can have pumpkin pecan ice cream anytime you want to! This recipe comes in at 265 calories, 12 protein, 20 sugar, 77 carbs, and 27 net carbs (total carbs-allulose). See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all nutrition facts. This pumpkin pie ice cream recipe…
Ninja Creami Espresso Sorbet-Low Calorie
Get ready to have the creamiest, smoothest, richest espresso sorbet with the best consistency ever! The Ninja Creami ice cream maker turns just 4 simple ingredients into a thick and creamy Espresso sorbet with only 2 calories in the ENTIRE pint! It’s even dairy-free! This recipe comes in at 2 calories, 67 carbs, and 0.0 net carbs (total carbs-allulose). See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all nutrition facts. I made this recipe as an experiment and had low hopes that it would turn out anything but icy. Well, I was so wrong! When I processed…
Ninja Creami Peaches and Cream Protein Frozen Yogurt
Use fresh peaches to make protein packed frozen yogurt in the Ninja Creami ice cream maker. The Ninja Creami is a game changer and lets you take ingredients like peaches and turn them into a high protein frozen treat with a creamy texture and a whopping 39 grams of protein for the entire pint! This recipe comes in at 356 calories, 39 grams of protein, 29 grams of sugar, 11 WW points, 57 carbs, and 5 fat. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all nutrition facts. To help make your Ninja Creami treat creamy, you need…
Ninja Creami Butter Pecan Protein Ice Cream
Butter pecan ice cream is one of the most popular ice cream flavors found at an ice cream shop. It really is the perfect dessert! Traditionally, butter pecan ice cream is a bit higher in fat and calories than some would like. But, don’t worry about that! With the Ninja Creami machine you can turn just about anything into ice cream! To help reduce the calories and fat content, while increasing the protein, this recipe uses unflavored protein powder. This recipe comes in at 345 calories, 27 grams of protein, 8 grams of sugar, 9 WW points, 64 carbs, and 19…
Ninja Creami Pistachio Protein Ice Cream
Pistachio ice cream has become very popular over the last several years and it’s really easy to make it at home with the Ninja Creami ice cream maker. To make homemade pistachio ice cream I’ve used instant pudding mix and almond extract to achieve the pistachio flavor for the ice cream. This recipe comes in at 323 calories, 33 grams of protein, 6 grams of sugar, 8 WW points, 22 carbs, and 11 fat. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all nutrition facts. Adding protein to your ice cream isn’t hard. But, it can be…
Ninja Creami Peaches and Cream Oatmeal Frozen Yogurt
Did you know that you can use the Ninja Creami machine to make breakfast? Well, you can! I’ll show you how to turn simple ingredients like oatmeal and yogurt into the best, creamy, delicious breakfast sweet treat using your Ninja Creami ice cream maker! Yes…you read that right…it’s ice cream made out of yogurt and oatmeal! Usually when you think of making traditional ice cream, you don’t think of making breakfast ice cream. But, why not? Using oatmeal and yogurt in the recipe is a healthier alternative to regular ice cream made with a lot of cream and sugar. The…
Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream combines all of the things that we love about cheesecake with creamy and delicious ice cream. I’ll show you how to make homemade ice cream that tastes like strawberry cheesecake using instant pudding powder and your Ninja Creami. The Ninja Creami ice cream maker does a great job of creating super smooth and creamy ice creams out of just about anything! There’s a couple of different ways you can create Ninja Creami cheesecake ice cream. One is by adding cottage cheese (don’t worry, it doesn’t taste like or have the texture of cottage cheese)….
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro Spaghetti
Making spaghetti in the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro couldn’t be easier! And…you can make everything all in one pot! I’ll show you how to make delicious, super easy to make, one pot spaghetti (or any long pasta) using the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro. It only uses 3 ingredients!! Making spaghetti isn’t hard. It’s even easier to make if you use jarred sauce. That’s right…I used jarred spaghetti sauce for this recipe. You can take the extra steps to make your own sauce if you would like. This is more of a guide on how to use the Possible…
Ninja Creami Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Ice Cream
Cookie dough ice cream is one of my favorite ice cream treats. There’s just something so satisfying about biting into a creamy ice cream that has chewy bits of cookie dough in it. I’ll show you how to make the perfect Ninja Creami Cookie Dough Protein ice cream using no bake cookies! You’ll never believe that a whole pint has 34 grams of protein and only 402 calories! This recipe comes in at 402 calories, 34 grams of protein, 21 grams of sugar, 13 WW points, 61 carbs, and 14 fat. See the recipe card at the bottom of the…
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro Steamed Artichokes
Artichokes are one of my all-time favorite foods. I eat them all the time and have come to crave them. I don’t know if it’s the artichoke or the butter that I like the most, but I have to have them at least a couple of times a month. I love artichokes so much that it’s even part of the blogs logo! In this post I’ll show you how to skip the large pot on the stovetop and to use the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro to steam artichokes. Making artichokes is not hard. It actually couldn’t be any easier….
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro Steamed Crab Legs
Making crab legs at home is so easy, and it’s a lot less expensive than ordering crab legs at a fancy restaurant. I’ll show you how to make super flavorful, great tasting crab legs using the steam function on your Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker in about 15 minutes. Crab legs are one of my all time favorite things to eat. I keep extra in the freezer so that I can make them anytime I want. Since I first started cooking crab legs at home several years ago, I don’t think I’ve ordered them at a restaurant since. They are incredibly…
Ninja Creami Cherry Pie Ice Cream
Make cherry pie ice cream using the Ninja Creami machine! I’ll show you how to make perfectly creamy cherry pie ice cream using mini cherry pies and cherry pie filling. The recipe works in the Breeze, Original, and the Ninja Creami Deluxe (see details in the recipe card). For this recipe, I didn’t use any pudding mix or heavy whipping cream and I still achieved a creamy texture. The trick to this recipe is to use actual pie and pie filling. I used mini pies but you could just as easily use a very small slice of leftover cherry pie….
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage can be the best meal ever…if the meat is cooked properly. It’s a little tricky to make perfectly tender and juicy corned beef and cabbage but I’ll show you an easy way to perfectly cook it every time using the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro or your favorite Crock Pot. I love corned beef and cabbage so much! But, if it’s not cooked just right, the texture can be very tough and ruins the entire meal. I like my corned beef so tender that it basically falls apart with only a fork. There are many different…
Ninja Creami Key Lime Pie Protein Frozen Yogurt
You can make frozen yogurt in the Ninja Creami ice cream maker that tastes just like key lime pie…with added protein! I’ll show you how to make super thick and creamy high protein key lime pie frozen yogurt that tastes like pie instead of tasting like chalky protein powder. Seriously, you’d never know this recipe was made with protein powder. I absolutely love everything that is either lemon or lime flavored and key lime pie is one of my favorite desserts. For my key lime pie Ninja Creami frozen yogurt recipe I added in some key lime pie flavored yogurt…
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro Chicken and Veggies
Who doesn’t love a one pot meal? You can make chicken breasts, carrots, potatoes, and green beans all in one pot using your Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro or your Crockpot. I’ll show you how to make juicy chicken breasts and perfectly cooked veggies all at the same time. For this recipe I made boneless skinless chicken breasts along with red potatoes, carrots, and green beans. This meal is almost a “set it and forget it” meal. The green beans don’t take quite as long to cook as the other veggies so they need to be added in closer to…
17+BEST Ninja Creami Pudding Recipes
Check out 17+ of the BEST Ninja Creami Pudding Recipes! Whether you are just getting started with the Ninja Creami ice cream maker or consider yourself a pro at creating recipes for your Ninja Creami creations, I’ve got the perfect Ninja Creami Pudding recipes for you, all in one place! I’ve included pudding recipes that are full fat and sugar as well as several Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipes. I’ve got an easy to make base recipe that you can start out with but have also included delicious recipes for making mint chocolate ice cream, lemon gelato, banana pudding…
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Make bbq chicken sandwiches using the slow cook function in your Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro or Crockpot. Slow cooking chicken thighs makes them moist and so tender that you can shred them with a fork. With just a few ingredients, you can make your own bbq chicken sandwiches at home! Shredded chicken makes great sandwiches and it’s pretty easy to do with the help of your favorite slow cooker. For this chicken recipe I used boneless skinless chicken thighs, shredded them after slow cooking, added bbq sauce, and then topped the chicken with Cole slaw. Everything came together beautifully!…
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Temperature Test
The Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro has many features including braise, slow cook high and low, proof, steam, keep warm, steam, sear/sauté, sous vide, and bake. All of these functions can be found on other multi-function appliances but the question is, do these functions work the same in all machines. I spent several days testing the temperature of the functions in the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro and have compared them to the temperatures of some of the same functions in my Crockpot. One of the most commonly asked questions about the Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro is how does…
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro Fried Potatoes with Onions
Fried potatoes with onions is the perfect side dish. It’s fairly quick and easy to make and goes well with just about any main course. I’ve included instructions on how to make fried potatoes and onions using a Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro and the traditional stovetop method. Fried potatoes and onions is one of my all-time favorite side dishes. I make these several times a month and we just love them! I almost always serve them when I make chicken fried steak for dinner but they would be great for breakfast served alongside bacon and eggs or with a veggie…
Ninja Creami Dole Whip
Check out my recipe for making Ninja Creami Dole Whip! I’ll show you how to make the perfect Dole Whip using your Ninja Creami. The texture is AMAZING, and the flavor is pretty great too! Dole Whip is VERY popular right now! You can find Dole Whip at huge amusement parks, pineapple plantations, and now it’s even available as a soft serve mix and premade frozen treat online and at some grocery stores. You can make a very simple and delicious version in the Ninja Creami using just canned pineapple, but the texture isn’t quite the same as real Dole…
Ninja Creami Blueberry Ice Cream
Check out my recipe for making Ninja Creami Blueberry Ice Cream! I’ll show you how to make the thickest, creamiest, and most flavorful blueberry ice cream in your Ninja Creami. There’s a couple of extra steps that go into making it, but it’s definitely worth it! You can make blueberry ice cream with just a few ingredients, but it’s what you do with those ingredients that makes a huge difference when it comes to flavor and texture. I have found that making a blueberry sauce and adding it to the ice cream base provides 100 times more flavor than adding…
Ryan
I may be one of a few who does not like Parmesan, Romano, etc., cheeses. I’m wondering if it’s needed? I’m going to sub with a lesser amount of grated mozzarella. Do you think that may work? Any other type of cheeses you would recommend? This recipe looks so good, I bet I may not need any cheese? I’m a new Ninja Foodi converted from the Instant Pot. Thank you.
Lauren Cardona
I highly recommend the parmesan. It makes the sauce thicker, almost like an alfredo sauce. If you use mozzarella, the cheese might stay a little stringy and make the sauce inconsistent in texture. If you really don’t like the parmesan, then maybe try it without the cheese or add in a small amount of mozzarella at a time to see how it impacts the overall texture of the sauce.
Katie M
This is delicious but mine definitely burnt/got very brown on the bottom. I was able to pull it off and the rest of the oatmeal was fine. I think if you have the means to do the pot in pot option that would probably help with that. Still worth making as it is so much faster than oatmeal on the stove.
TheTastyTravelers
Hi Katie! Which recipe were you looking to review? The comment that you left talks about oatmeal. But, the recipe that you are reviewing is lemon chicken pasta. While I love both oatmeal and pasta, I think something may have gotten mixed up.