Chicken Lemon Linguine Recipe

Name: Chicken Lemon Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste; 2 1/2 cups milk; 3 cubes chicken bouillon; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 pound seasoned grilled chicken chunks; 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 1/2 cups milk
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 pound seasoned grilled chicken chunks
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

1
Heat butter and olive oil together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add milk, bouillon, oregano, salt, and pepper to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook sauce for 5 minutes.
2
Whisk cold water and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth. Mix cornstarch mixture and chicken into sauce; cook until heated through and thickened, about 5 minutes.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
4
Turn heat under saucepan with sauce to low; add lemon juice, parsley, and lemon zest and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta, toss to coat, and transfer to a serving bowl; top with Parmesan cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Chicken Lemon Linguine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Lemon Linguine

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