Rich Chicken Linguine (Print)
Creamy pasta with juicy chicken, coated in buttery garlic sauce livened up with Dijon, lemon, and a hint of spice. Rich yet zippy flavors in one dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust as desired)
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2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
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½ cup cream (heavy)
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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2 tbsp olive oil
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12 oz of linguine pasta
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp smoked paprika
# Steps:
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Bring a big pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cook the linguine until it’s just tender (follow the package directions). Save ½ cup of that pasta water, drain the rest, and set it aside.
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Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes each side or until done. Take it out of the pan, rest it, and then cut it into small chunks.
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Turn the heat to medium and toss butter into the pan. Sauté garlic until it smells amazing (about half a minute). Mix in Dijon mustard, a splash of lemon juice, and chicken broth. Scrape the browned bits from the pan and let it bubble gently for a couple of minutes.
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Stir in the heavy cream and give it a good mix. Let it cook for two more minutes until it thickens lightly. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and stir until it melts. If the sauce seems too thick, pour a little of the reserved pasta water.
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Return the chicken to the pan, then toss in the cooked linguine. Stir it all together so the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Heat for another minute or two to combine the flavors.
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Take the skillet off the heat. Sprinkle parsley on top and dig in right away. You can toss on some extra Parmesan for more cheesy goodness.
# Notes:
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If you want, include sun-dried tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms in the dish.
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Swap out the linguine for fettuccine, penne, or any pasta you like.
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Leftover portions can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and kept fresh for up to 3 days.