Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 halves)
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup apple juice (or apple cider)
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4" thick (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary (crushed)
  • 1/2 cup dry white cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced (can use 12 cherry tomatoes, halved)
  • 1/4 tsp dry basil (crushed)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb packaged or fresh linguini

Method

  • Sprinkle chicken with lemon pepper seasoning
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic to skillet, cook for 30 seconds then add chicken to skillet.
  • Cook chicken, turning once, until no longer pink inside.
  • About 10 minutes.
  • (internal temp of 180)
  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and put in covered casserole or Corningware dish, keeping it warm until sauce and pasta ready.
  • (Keep it heated in oven if needed).
  • Add zucchini, rosemary and apple juice to skillet, mix and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 6 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine wine and corn starch, mix thoroughly; add to zucchini and stir into mixture.
  • Cover and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and starts to bubble.
  • Stir in tomatoes, basil and black pepper, cover and let simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked linguini next to lemon pepper chicken.