Description
A creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with linguine pasta in a rich butter sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 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)
- 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 in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer and thicken.
- Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with additional 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg