Garlic Butter Chicken with Velvety Parmesan Linguine
Meet your new weeknight showstopper: tender, juicy chicken seared in garlicky butter, sliced over a tangle of silky linguine that’s luxuriously coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This easy recipe brings restaurant comfort to your kitchen in under an hour—perfect for quick dinner ideas when you’re craving something cozy but impressive. The sauce clings to every strand, the chicken has crisp golden edges, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens each bite. If you’re hunting for an easy recipe to rotate into your dinner ideas, this delivers big flavor with simple steps—ideal for a quick dinner, crowd‑pleasing food ideas, and even special at‑home date nights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- 4–5 quart pot
- Tongs
- chef's knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 5 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high; sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and 165°F. Transfer to a board; rest, then slice.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 3 tbsp butter to the skillet; stir in garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3–4 minutes to slightly thicken; whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
- Meanwhile, cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water; drain.
- Toss linguine with the sauce, loosening with reserved pasta water until glossy and creamy. Top with sliced chicken and parsley; serve immediately.
Notes
For deeper flavor, baste sliced chicken with a spoonful of garlic butter before serving. To lighten, replace half the cream with whole milk and add extra lemon.
Nutrition
Calories: 1015kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 55gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg
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