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Lemon Chicken Pasta
This 30-Minute Lemon Chicken Pasta comes together quickly, easily, and tastes fantastic. Lemons and basil make this dish refreshingly light yet flavorful. Add grilled chicken for a gratifying weeknight meal.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- pot
- skillet
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Season
2
Pat dry chicken breasts with clean paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with a light layer of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)3kosher salt (to taste)kosher salt1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper (to taste)teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2
3
Grill
4
Grease and heat outdoor grill or indoor cast iron grill pan. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until just cooked, approximately ⏱️ 3-4 min. per side, depending on thickness. Set aside and keep warm.
5
Boil
6
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions, to al dente. Drain, toss with olive oil, and keep warm.
linguine (dry )8 ouncesolive oil2 tablespoons
7
Make Roux
8
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add flour and whisk well until combined.
9
Simmer
10
Add chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Immediately reduce to simmer for ⏱️ 2-3 min. or until sauce is thickened.
11
Serve
12
Toss sauce with warm pasta. Divide pasta into 4 plates. Slice grilled chicken and serve with pasta. Garnish with basil and parmesan. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
674 kcal
fat Content
16.6 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4.1 g
sugar Content
2.5 g
sodium Content
727.2 mg
protein Content
24.8 g
cholesterol Content
54.5 mg
carbohydrate Content
104.4 g
saturated Fat Content
9.3 g
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