chicken spinach linguine

27 Pinches
Miramichi, NB
Updated on Feb 20, 2014
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter, clarified
  • 1 - garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes, softened and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 4 ounces spinach, fresh and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons white wine, dry
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 cups linguine, cooked
  • - "just a pinch" of salt
  • - "just a pinch" of pepper

How To Make chicken spinach linguine

  • Step 1
    Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips. Flour liberally.
  • Step 2
    In a medium skillet, heat butter on high heat until hot, but not brown.
  • Step 3
    Add floured chicken strips and saute 3 minutes on each side, or until light brown and just cooked through (no more than 5 minutes on each side).
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat and pour off excess butter.
  • Step 5
    Add garlic, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and spinach.
  • Step 6
    Return to low heat and toss until spinach wilts.
  • Step 7
    Deglaze with wine and chicken stock.
  • Step 8
    Bring to a boil.
  • Step 9
    Add whipping cream and 1 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Step 10
    Add cooked linguine and toss until hot.
  • Step 11
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 12
    Divide equally between two bowls.
  • Step 13
    Top with remaining parmesan cheese.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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