Description
Golden Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce served over creamy parmesan linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Slice the chicken and serve it over the creamy linguine, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg