Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine

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. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; keep warm.
2. 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. 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. 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.