Creamy Dreamy Lemon Linguine

Aug 15, 2025

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Servings
6-8
Course
Entree

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound semolina linguine (linguine fini) good quality bronze cut brand imported from Italy
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 2 packaged baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • Mini tri colored bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 serrano chilis, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 lemons
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 tbsp sumac
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp lemon pepper
  • 1 sp black pepper
  • 1 quart half and half
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 package spreadable cheese, garlic and herbs flavor
  • 1 large bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large bunch basil

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion, mushroom, and bell peppers separately in olive oil.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in spices.
  3. Add chicken and 6 cloves garlic to hot oil. Sear on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add chopped veggies to chicken and let cook until tender.
  5. Add serranos and stir.
  6. Then add half-and-half and stir well.
  7. Add parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  8. Bring water to boil, add chicken bouillon.
  9. Boil pasta for 6-7 mins. Drain pasta.
  10. Add pasta to sauce. Add torn basil, red pepper flakes, and cilantro.
  11. Mix well and serve. Garnish with parmesan, sumac, basil, and red pepper flakes.

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