Lemon Chicken Linguine with Mushrooms

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast or boneless thighs

1 lb linguine, cooked  (or your favorite ‘Product of Italy’ pasta)

2 tbsp EVOO

1 tsp minced garlic

1 medium onion, chopped

1 pint fresh mushrooms, washed, sliced

½ c milk (or almond milk)

Juice of 2 lemons

½ bunch fresh parsley

1 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 tsp Peachy herbs

Salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese for sprinkling (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet, add garlic and onions, cook for 2-3 minutes.

2. Add chicken, 1 tsp dried herbs and cook until brownish. Transfer to a bowl.

3. In the same skillet, add the rest of EVOO,.

4. Add mushrooms, cook for 2-3 minutes.

5. Add milk, basil, parsley, dried herbs and the rest of lemon juice.

6. Add cooked pasta and chicken.

7. Season with salt and pepper.

8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Why add Mushrooms

Feel free to add or use your favorite vegetables to this dish: asparagus, sliced zucchini, sweet peppers, etc. 

Mushrooms are low in calories and provide important vitamins and minerals and super easy to cook and add to so many dishes and this recipe is one of them.

They contain antioxidants which help protect our cells from oxidative stress and damage. They contain beta-glucans which help support a healthy immune system. They are a great source of B vitamins which helps the body convert food into energy.