Chicken Scaloppine with Spinach and Linguine (adapted from Southern Living)

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 (8-oz.) package linguine
1 (9-oz.) package fresh spinach, thoroughly washed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 chicken cutlets (about 1 lb.)
1 tsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 ccup Grated Parmesan cheese

1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; cut asparagus in half crosswise.
2. Prepare linguine according to package directions, adding asparagus during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return to pan. Stir in spinach; cover and keep warm over low heat.
3. Combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken cutlets; seal bag, and shake to lightly coat.
4. Melt 1 Tsp. butter with 1 Tsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cutlets in skillet 2 to 3 minutes; turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned and done. Remove from skillet. (Chicken may be kept warm in a 250° oven on a wire rack.)
5. Whisk 2 Tbsp. flour into skillet, and cook 30 seconds. Whisk in chicken broth, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, whisking to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Pour over warm pasta mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with tomatoes. Serve immediately with chicken and Parmesan cheese.
Worth the Splurge: Use Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Allow your guests to grate the cheese tableside right onto their plates.


Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BSTACY.