Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Creamy Chicken Linguine recipe. Tender chicken and al dente linguine are coated in a luscious buttery cream sauce, accented with hints of garlic, lemon, and Parmesan. This easy-to-make pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Boil Linguine: Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with spices and cook in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu
- Add veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition
- Omit cayenne and red pepper flakes for less heat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
