Description
A quick and creamy chicken linguine dish that combines buttery, garlic-infused sauce with tender chicken for a family-friendly meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the linguine according to the package directions in salted water. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then set the pasta aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then cook for about 5-7 minutes until they’re browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant (but not browned).
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth or reserved pasta water. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan while the mixture gently simmers.
- Pour in the heavy cream and half of the chopped parsley. Stir gently and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce lightly thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add the linguine and parmesan cheese. Toss everything together to coat evenly, adjusting the sauce’s consistency with the reserved pasta water if needed.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the remaining parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy the delightful flavors right away!
Notes
For best results, serve topped with extra parmesan and parsley. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, weeknight meal, creamy sauce, cowboy butter