30 Minute Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine Recipes

30-MINUTE LEMON BASIL CHICKEN LINGUINE

Steps:

• 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.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions, to al dente. Drain and keep warm.
• 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.

LEMON CHICKEN LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil and the butter. Add onions and garlic. Sauté gently for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
• Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper, the dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook completely.
• Remove chicken from the pan.
• Add the juice and zest of the lemons to the pan to deglaze. Combine this with the linguine and remaining olive oil, parsley, and basil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve pasta topped with the chicken. Parmesan cheese is an excellent addition.

EASY 30 MINUTE LEMON CHICKEN LINGUINE

Steps:

• In an 8 X 11 baking dish add the chicken breasts. Score the top of the each chicken breasts 4 times about 1 inch in diameter and 1/8 of an inch deep. Juice the large lemon and pour lemon juice over the chicken breasts.
• Toss the chicken breasts in the lemon juice. In a small bowl whisk together seasonings. Then sprinkle the seasonings over both sides of the chicken breasts and rub in with your hands.
• In large frying pan add 1 tbsp garlic ghee and let heat on medium for 1 minute. Add chicken breasts and cover with aluminmum foil. Cook on each side for 8 minutes or until there is no pink on the inside ( may take 9 minutes for larger chicken breasts)
• Set the chicken breasts aside on cutting board when done cooking and let rest until the meal kit is ready. This will ensure the chicken stays juicy.
• Cook the Lemon Pesto Meal kit per directions on bag. At the last step, sprinkle cheese over the linguine and let melt into the mixture.
• Plate the lemon pesto linguine and sliced lemon basil chicken on top of the linguine. Sprinkle with feta and serve with lemon wedge. Enjoy!

CAPRESE PASTA WITH THAI BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Thai basil in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain pasta and top with cherry tomato mixture.