Linguine with Sage and Chicken

Delicious! A very light chicken and pasta dish with wonderful undertones of sage.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 432 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
• 20 fresh sage leaves
• 1 ¼ pounds fresh linguine pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, bread crumbs and sage. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet, and place in a bowl. Set the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken to the skillet; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Drain.

Step 3

Add the pasta to the skillet, and stir to distribute chicken. Transfer to a serving dish, and toss with the garlic and breadcrumbs. Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese.