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30-Minute Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine
5 from 14 votes

30-Minute Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine

30-Minute Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine combines grilled chicken breasts with linguine pasta tossed in a bright lemon sauce enriched with butter, chicken broth, and Parmesan. Basil adds fresh herbal notes, while garlic powder and black pepper season the sauce. The dish balances tender sliced chicken with silky pasta coated in a creamy yet citrusy sauce, perfect for a quick dinner that feels fresh and satisfying.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 674 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, dried with paper towels
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 8 oz linguine dried
  • 4 TB butter salted
  • 2 ½ TB flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth regular
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ cup basil torn or chopped, leaves
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly shaved
  • Note: If you'd like to add veggies simply boil some spinach or kale leaves along with the pasta during last 2 minutes of cooking.

Instructions

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  1. Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with a light layer of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grease and heat outdoor grill or indoor cast iron grill pan. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until just cooked, approx 3-4 min. per side, depending on thickness. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions, to al dente. Drain and keep warm.
  3. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add flour and whisk well until combined. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Immediately reduce to simmer for 2-3 min. or until sauce is thickened. Toss sauce with cooked linguine. Slice grilled chicken and toss with linguine. Divide into 4 plates. Sprinkle basil and parmesan onto plates and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 674kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 104.4g (35%) Protein 24.8g (50%) Fat 16.6g (26%) Saturated Fat 9.3g (47%) Cholesterol 54.5mg (18%) Sodium 727.2mg (30%) Fiber 4.1g (16%) Sugar 2.5g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 674

% Daily Value*

Calories 674kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 104.4g 35%
Protein 24.8g 50%
Fat 16.6g 26%
Saturated Fat 9.3g 47%
Cholesterol 54.5mg 18%
Sodium 727.2mg 30%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Sugar 2.5g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.