Lunch: Chicken Lemon Linguine

Recipe by loafie Grilled chicken on a bed of linguini with a buttery lemon sauce.

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Health benefits of Chicken Lemon Linguine

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 1/2 cups milk
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 pound seasoned grilled chicken chunks
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Instructions

Heat butter and olive oil together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add milk, bouillon, oregano, salt, and pepper to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook sauce for 5 minutes.
Whisk cold water and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth. Mix cornstarch mixture and chicken into sauce; cook until heated through and thickened, about 5 minutes.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
Turn heat under saucepan with sauce to low; add lemon juice, parsley, and lemon zest and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta, toss to coat, and transfer to a serving bowl; top with Parmesan cheese.