Description
A comforting and indulgent chicken linguine dish coated in garlic butter and sprinkled with chili seasoning, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1 teaspoon chili seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the linguine: Begin by boiling water in a pot, adding a pinch of salt. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, melt garlic butter over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with chili seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Combine pasta and chicken: Add reserved linguine to the skillet and toss gently until pasta is coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve it up: Dish out the linguine onto plates, garnish with chopped parsley and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
Make ahead by prepping chicken and garlic butter in advance. Customize with vegetables or alternative proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg