Creamy Chicken Linguine Recipe
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Chicken Linguine recipe that combines tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a rich, flavorful sauce for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 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 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta and Sauce:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 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
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer and thicken.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken Linguine, Creamy Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Chicken Recipe
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