Description
Craving a comforting, creamy pasta dish that feels like a gourmet meal but takes under an hour to make? This Golden Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine is a rich and satisfying combination of seared, golden chicken and silky linguine coated in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe for gatherings, or when you’re searching for weeknight dinner ideas that feel indulgent but are totally doable. A guaranteed family favorite and perfect for your next comfort food craving.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
10 ounces linguine
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and olive oil. Let them sit for 10 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
6. Toss the cooked linguine into the sauce. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen if needed.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet and gently mix.
8. Serve hot, garnished with parsley, more parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for a smoother, creamier sauce.
Don’t overcook the chicken—remove it as soon as it’s no longer pink in the center.
Keep heat low when adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, garlic butter chicken, comfort food, chicken linguine, parmesan pasta