Dinner for 4
Chicken Lemon Pasta
Chicken and linguine combine with peas, basil, lemon, and a creamy broth sauce for a bright skillet pasta dinner.
$12.37for 4 servings
$3.09 per serving$12.37 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.74Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.37 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
- as needed kosher salt and fresh ground pepper (optional)
- optional garnishes: lemon slices
Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine for 9 to 11 minutes, adding the peas during the last 2 minutes.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook in butter in a large skillet for 7 minutes.
- Check that the chicken reaches 165 F, then transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the shallot and garlic in the skillet for 2 minutes, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the broth and half-and-half, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drain the pasta and peas, add them with the chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, and Parmesan, and toss for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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