Creamy Chicken Linguine (Print Version) Recipe
Indulge in a rich and creamy chicken linguine dish that’s bursting with flavor. This recipe combines tender chicken with al dente linguine coated in a luxurious buttery sauce, finished with a hint of citrus and Parmesan. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ 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, add garlic, broth, cream, mustard, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thick.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, mix in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust with reserved pasta water.
- 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: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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