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Lemon Herb Chicken Linguine

A bright and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, linguine, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs tossed in a light citrus sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • large skillet
  • Pasta pot
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
  3. Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
  4. Sauté garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
  5. Add lemon juice and chicken broth and simmer.
  6. Stir in butter and lemon zest.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  8. Return chicken, parmesan, and parsley. Toss and serve warm.

Notes

Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.