LEMON CHICKEN LINGUINE

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A low fat pasta dish that doesn't take too long to make. From The Best-Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking.

Provided by Queen of Everything

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.4, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 328.4, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.8, Protein 32.6

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