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Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine

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Time: 30 minutes

Prep Pointer: Leeks can be full of grit, so it's a good idea to rinse well after slicing.

Serve with Mixed Greens Salad:Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and a dash of salt. Add 4 cups mixed baby greens; toss. Yield: 4 servings. CALORIES 40;FAT 3.5g (sat 0.5g); SODIUM 66mg

Add fresh flavors to a weeknight staple with this family-friendly menu. Go vegetarian by subbing vegetable broth and topping with goat cheese.

Total: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 1 cup pasta mixture)

Ingredients

• 6  ounces  uncooked linguine
• 4  (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1/4  cup  all-purpose flour
• 3  tablespoons  butter, divided
• 3  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1  leek, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2  cup  fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; keep warm.

2. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour, shaking to remove excess.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, leek, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; sauté 4 minutes. Add broth and juice; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add pasta to leek mixture; toss well to combine. Serve chicken over pasta mixture; sprinkle with parsley.