Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures, featuring tender chicken infused with garlic and butter, paired with smooth, cheesy linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (½ stick or 56 g)
- 1 cup of heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 8 ounces of linguine pasta (about 225 g)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (¼ cup, chopped)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add unsalted butter, and once melted, add minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Slice the rested chicken and place on top of the pasta. Add more reserved pasta water if necessary.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of cream or reserved pasta water.
- For freezing, do so before adding cream, then thaw and reheat before mixing in the cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Parmesan Linguine, Comfort Food, Italian Recipe