Lemon Chicken Linguine - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    8 ounces linguine, uncooked
    12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    1/4 cup chicken broth
    3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon lemon, zest of
    1 cup evaporated skim milk
    1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
    2 cloves garlic, crushed
    1/4 cup sliced scallion
    1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
    3 tablespoons grated lowfat parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Cut chicken into 3/4 inch cubes.
    Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
    Set aside.
    In a small bowl, stir together broth, lemon juice and lemon zest.
    Set aside.
    In another bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of the evaporated milk, stirring until cornstarch dissolves.
    Stir in the rest of the evaporated milk.
    Set aside.
    Cook linguine according in a large pot of water according to package directions.
    Meanwhile, spray a large nonstick skillet with olive oil spray (or just use regular olive oil).
    Stir fry garlic and chicken over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
    Reduce heat to medium.
    Add linguine to skillet.
    Pour broth mixture on top; toss.
    Slowly pour milk mixture over.
    Toss gently for 1-2 minutes, or until sauce is just beginning to boil and thickens slightly.
    If it seems too dry, add a little more evaporated milk.
    Add scallions and parsley to the skillet; toss.
    Remove skillet from heat.
    Toss in Parmesan cheese.
    Serve.

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