Description
Looking for an easy dinner idea packed with creamy, spicy goodness? This One-Pot Spicy Chicken Linguine in Creamy Sauce is your new go-to comfort dish. It combines tender, seasoned chicken with rich cream, garlic, parmesan, and a touch of heat—all in one pot! Perfect for quick weeknight meals, this recipe brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re in need of a crowd-pleasing dinner, a hearty lunch, or fresh dinner ideas, this easy recipe is a flavorful, one-pot wonder.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot and sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a simmer.
5. Add linguine and stir frequently as it cooks for 10–12 minutes.
6. Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
7. Stir parmesan cheese into the sauce.
8. Return chicken to the pot, toss everything together, and cook 1–2 minutes more.
Notes
To adjust spice level, start with less chili flakes and add more to taste.
Add a splash of chicken broth or cream when reheating leftovers to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: quick dinner, one-pot pasta, spicy chicken pasta, creamy linguine, easy recipe, comfort food, pasta dinner