Description
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring chicken and a creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a big pot of salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. In a large pan, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 4 minutes per side until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining butter, then add minced garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes, and parsley. Stir until fragrant.
- Add the chicken back into the pan, then toss in the drained pasta along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Squeeze in the lemon juice and mix until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs and pepper.
Notes
For creamier sauce, consider adding a tablespoon of cream or cream cheese at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pasta, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food, Weeknight Meals, Cowboy Butter