Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Linguine
Indulge in a comforting culinary delight with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Cheesy Linguine. This dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic parmesan sauce, perfectly paired with cheesy linguine pasta. Ideal for family dinners or impressing guests, each bite offers a creamy texture and robust flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, lower the heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- 3. Make the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4. Add Cheese: Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5. Cook Linguine: Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- 6. Combine Everything: Toss the cooked linguine in the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Slice chicken breasts and place on top of the pasta before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg