Description
Indulge in a rich and satisfying Creamy Chicken Linguine dish that combines tender chicken strips with a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked linguine. This Italian-American favorite is sure to become a go-to recipe for a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, onion, and mushrooms. Add cream, broth, cheese, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken and linguine to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
