Description
Indulge in a decadent yet easy-to-make Creamy Chicken Linguine dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Tender linguine pasta is coated in a rich Parmesan cream sauce and paired with savory chicken strips, creating a satisfying meal that is perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté chicken strips in olive oil, season with salt and pepper until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, pour in cream and broth, add seasonings. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken and pasta to the skillet, toss in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Enhance the dish with steamed broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
