Description

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Linguine is the ultimate comfort food for any night of the week. Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce and paired with tender linguine tossed in cheesy goodness. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner recipe, hearty pasta ideas, or restaurant-style food ideas at home, this dish checks every box. It’s perfect for a cozy night in, a quick indulgent dinner, or impressing guests with little effort.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

8 oz linguine pasta

1 cup heavy cream

4 cloves garlic, minced

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

4. In the same skillet, add a bit more butter if needed and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

6. Add grated Parmesan and whisk until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

7. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked through.

8. Add linguine to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.

9. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, silkiest sauce—pre-shredded won’t melt as nicely.

If your sauce gets too thick, a splash of pasta water or extra cream will bring it back to life.

For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half and use grilled chicken instead of seared.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, parmesan linguine, cheesy pasta, easy dinner, comfort food