Description
This Golden Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine is the perfect fusion of comfort and elegance—quick to make, yet rich with flavor. Tender golden-seared chicken is bathed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce and served over silky pasta drenched in creamy parmesan. Whether you’re searching for a cozy dinner idea, a quick yet indulgent meal, or a show-stopping pasta dish, this easy recipe is here to impress. Perfect for busy weeknights, romantic dinners, or when you’re craving hearty food ideas that come together fast and taste like they took hours. A must-try for fans of quick dinners, creamy pasta, and bold garlic flavor.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 oz linguine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, pat dry, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter to the skillet, then sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in heavy cream and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
6. Lower heat, then add parmesan cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
7. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water before draining.
8. Add pasta to the skillet with sauce and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
9. Return chicken to the pan and toss everything together.
10. Serve hot, topped with parsley, extra parmesan, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for a smoother sauce—pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as well.
Don’t skip the reserved pasta water—it helps emulsify and bind the sauce to the noodles.
Avoid high heat while simmering the cream to prevent it from curdling or breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, easy dinner, garlic butter chicken, chicken linguine, quick comfort food