Garlic Butter Chicken with Velvety Parmesan Linguine
Garlic Butter Chicken with Velvety Parmesan Linguine is the ultimate comfort meal, combining juicy golden chicken with silky linguine coated in a creamy parmesan garlic butter sauce. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for weeknights or special occasions, delivering restaurant-quality flavors with simple ingredients. It’s rich, savory, and sure to satisfy your cravings for easy dinner ideas, creamy pasta recipes, and family-friendly meals.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for Pasta
- Tongs
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan, simmer until thickened.
- Add drained pasta to sauce, tossing to coat. Use pasta water if needed.
- Slice chicken and serve over pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce. Reheat gently with a splash of cream to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 10mg
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