Creamy Chicken Linguine - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    12 ounces uncooked linguine
    3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed or cut into thin strips
    3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
    1 teaspoon flour
    1/2 teaspoon dried basil
    1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1 1/4 cups fat-free evaporated milk
    3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
    2 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
    2 teaspoons chopped green onions
    parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Begin cooking linguine according to package directions.
    Add 2 teaspoons oil and cubed chicken to large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
    With slotted spoon, remove chicken from skillet, set aside.
    Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, garlic and mushrooms to skillet, saute until soft- approximately 3 minutes.
    Whisk in flour, basil crushed red pepper, and pepper until thoroughly incorporated.
    Slowly stir in evaporated milk; bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.
    Reduce heat to medium-low; add sour cream and peas; Cook 2 minutes.
    Combine linguine and chicken with sauce just until heated.
    Garnish with green onions and shredded parmesan cheese.

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