Chicken With Lemon-Leek Linguine Recipe

Name: Chicken With Lemon-Leek Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked linguine; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 leek, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups); 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

6 ounces uncooked linguine
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 leek, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; keep warm.
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2. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour, shaking to remove excess.
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3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
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4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, leek, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; saute 4 minutes. Add broth and juice; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add pasta to leek mixture; toss well to combine. Serve chicken over pasta mixture; sprinkle with parsley.
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Nutritional Information
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Calories:474
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Fat:11.5g (sat 6.2g,mono 2.7g,poly 0.9g)
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Protein:46.8g
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Carbohydrate:44g
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Fiber:2.3g
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Cholesterol:121mg
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Iron:3.8mg
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Sodium:592mg
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Calcium:57mg

434

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces uncooked linguine, 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Lemon-Leek 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.

Chicken With Lemon-Leek Linguine

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