Dinner for 4

Chicken Lemon Pasta

Name: Chicken Lemon Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 large shallot; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp all purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 8 oz linguine; 1 bunch fresh basil; 1 lemon; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional); as needed kosher salt and fresh ground pepper (optional); optional garnishes: lemon slices

Chicken and linguine combine with peas, basil, lemon, and a creamy broth sauce for a bright skillet pasta dinner.

$3.00per serving $$

30 minstart to table

4servings

Italian High-protein Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large shallot
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp all purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
8 oz linguine
1 bunch fresh basil
1 lemon
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
as needed kosher salt and fresh ground pepper (optional)
optional garnishes: lemon slices

Steps

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine for 9 to 11 minutes, adding the peas during the last 2 minutes.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook in butter in a large skillet for 7 minutes.
Check that the chicken reaches 165 F, then transfer it to a plate.
Cook the shallot and garlic in the skillet for 2 minutes, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the broth and half-and-half, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Drain the pasta and peas, add them with the chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, and Parmesan, and toss for 2 minutes.

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