Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 8 ounces linguine noodles (cooked according to package directions)
- 2-1/2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless, skinless,cut in half lengthwise to make 6 breast pieces)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or cooking wine)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 medium green onions (sliced, include white and green, set aside 1 TBSP for garnish)
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- vegetable oil for grill grate
Instruction
- Preheat the grill or stove top grill pan. Lightly brush with oil.
- Grill chicken breasts until cooked thru, about 4 minutes on each side, and meat thermometer reads 165°F . Remove from grill, cover with foil to keep warm.
- Begin cooking pasta according to directions on the package. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 TBSP butter. Add the garlic and green onions and cook until the onions are softened and garlic is fragrant, about 1 - 2 minutes.
- Add the white wine, broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomato paste and smoked paprika to the skillet. Bring to a low boil and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low. Stir the cream into the sauce mixture and cook until heated thru. Remove skillet from the heat.
- Arrange pasta and grilled chicken on a plate and drizzle sauce over both chicken and pasta. Garnish with reserved green onion slices and serve warm.