Creamy Chicken Linguine
Creamy chicken linguine is a quick, satisfying pasta dish made with tender chicken, rich cowboy butter sauce, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan. A 30-minute dinner that’s full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Hearty Mains
- Method: Sautéing + Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
→ Main Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
8 oz linguine pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
→ Seasonings
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)
→ Sauce Ingredients
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
Cook Pasta:
Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
Cook Chicken:
Season cubed chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine:
Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add cooked linguine and toss everything to coat.
Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Serve:
Garnish with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu for a variation.
Add veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes for a nutrition boost.
For a milder flavor, omit cayenne and red pepper flakes.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/creamy-chicken-linguine/
