Creamy Chicken Linguine
Ingredients
- 2boneless
skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 ozlinguine pasta
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspbutter
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- ½ tspsmoked paprika
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tspcrushed red pepper flakes
optional
- ½ cunsalted butter
softened
- 2 tbspfresh parsley
chopped
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- ¼ cgrated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cchicken broth
- ¼ cheavy cream
- 1 tbspdijon mustard
Directions
- 1
Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- 3
Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer and thicken.
- 4
Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- 5
Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Creamy Chicken Linguine
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, restaurant-quality meal that comes together in a flash? This Creamy Chicken Linguine recipe delivers on both incredible flavor and impressive speed, making it perfect for any weeknight.
The secret to this dish's irresistible depth is the cowboy butter sauce, a rich blend of softened butter infused with bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika. This unique, savory sauce masterfully coats the tender chicken and linguine, elevating simple ingredients into a truly gourmet experience that stands apart from standard creamy pastas.
Prepare for a truly satisfying bowl of pasta. You'll enjoy perfectly cooked linguine mingling with succulent, tender chicken pieces, all enrobed in a lusciously rich and savory sauce. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of creamy texture, a vibrant lemon zest, and the subtle warmth of spices like smoked paprika and optional cayenne, creating a deeply comforting and flavorful main course.
The thoughtful addition of Dijon mustard and grated Parmesan cheese layers in umami and a pleasant tang, rounding out the profile for a robust yet elegant dish that feels much more elaborate than its quick 30-minute preparation suggests. This Creamy Chicken Linguine is designed to be a fulfilling and comforting meal, satisfying those hearty pasta cravings.
While this recipe is fantastic as written, you can easily adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. For an extra herbaceous touch, you could incorporate fresh chives alongside the parsley. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can slightly reduce the amount of Dijon mustard without compromising the creamy texture.
This Creamy Chicken Linguine is an ideal choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a cozy meal shared with friends. Serve it on its own as a fulfilling main course, perhaps with a simple green salad on the side.