Description
Craving a quick dinner that tastes like it came out of a restaurant kitchen? This Garlic Butter Chicken with Velvety Parmesan Linguine is your go-to. Tender seared chicken bites drenched in garlic butter, nestled into creamy Parmesan linguine—comfort food done right. It’s rich, flavorful, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Ideal for easy dinners, cozy nights, or elevated weeknight meals. Perfect for fans of easy recipes, creamy pasta dishes, or anyone looking for satisfying food ideas. Whether you’re searching for a quick dinner, comfort food fix, or new dinner ideas—this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
8 oz linguine
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let them rest at room temperature.
2. Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Add Parmesan and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Add drained linguine and toss until fully combined.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest texture—pre-shredded varieties don’t melt as well.
Avoid high heat when adding cream to prevent the sauce from breaking.
Don’t forget to save pasta water; it’s essential for loosening and emulsifying the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic butter chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe, pasta with Parmesan