Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken with Velvety Parmesan Linguine is a dream dinner for any pasta lover. Tender, golden-seared chicken is coated in rich garlic butter, then served over silky linguine smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce. It’s comfort food at its finest—perfect for quick dinners, cozy date nights, or a comforting weeknight treat. This easy recipe is packed with flavor, family-friendly, and ready in under an hour. Whether you’re browsing for dinner ideas, a quick yet elegant main course, or something indulgent and satisfying, this dish checks every box for easy recipe success.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts

1 ½ tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried oregano

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic minced

1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

12 oz linguine pasta

2 tbsp unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic minced

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup reserved pasta water

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tsp dried Italian herbs or parsley flakes (optional)

extra Parmesan for topping

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Pat chicken dry, then season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken cubes for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Return chicken to the skillet and toss in garlic butter. Turn off heat and keep warm.

6. In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté garlic briefly, then add heavy cream and simmer gently.

7. Slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add reserved pasta water to adjust thickness. Season to taste.

8. Toss linguine in the sauce. Serve with garlic butter chicken on top or to the side. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Always use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, more flavorful sauce.

Reserve pasta water—it’s perfect for adjusting sauce consistency.

Let chicken rest before slicing to retain its juiciness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 720
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 165mg

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