Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Add fresh flavors to a weeknight staple with this family-friendly chicken menu. Prep tip: Leeks can be full of grit, so it's a good idea to rinse well after slicing. 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 |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; keep warm.
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.
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.
4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, leek, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; sauté 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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