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Creamy Chicken Linguine Recipe

Creamy Chicken Linguine Recipe
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Creamy Chicken Linguine is a comforting main-course pasta dish featuring tender chicken, al dente linguine, and a silky, garlicky cream sauce brightened with lemon and Parmesan. Simple enough for weeknights yet elegant for entertaining, this recipe brings together ease and indulgence, all in one pan.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

  • 8 oz linguine pasta

For Cooking:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

To Finish:

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Additional parsley and Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season and Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, season the cubed chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup softened butter. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and add crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk well and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  4. Combine Pasta, Chicken, and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained linguine. Toss to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and chopped parsley, mixing well until the cheese melts and everything is evenly combined.
  5. Adjust and Serve: If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it to your liking. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm, topped with extra parsley and more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a minced garlic clove to the sauce instead of garlic powder.
  • You can substitute linguine with fettuccine or spaghetti.
  • Reserve pasta water is key for adjusting the sauce consistency.
  • To make this recipe lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: chicken linguine, creamy pasta, easy chicken pasta, Italian-American, weeknight dinner, one pan pasta

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