Garlic Butter Chicken with Velvety Parmesan Linguine
Transform your dinner into a restaurant-worthy experience with this Garlic Butter Chicken with Velvety Parmesan Linguine. Juicy, golden-seared chicken pairs with a creamy, Parmesan-enriched linguine that clings to every bite. This easy dinner idea is rich, comforting, and perfect for weeknights or special occasions. A quick dinner recipe that blends buttery garlic flavor with silky, cheesy pasta for an irresistible meal the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for pasta
- Tongs
- Whisk
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and stir, scraping up browned bits.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Toss linguine in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Slice chicken and serve over pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce. Add milk or cream when reheating leftovers to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 45gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 610mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2mg
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