Description
A deliciously comforting dish that combines chicken with rich butter and aromatic spices, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the cooked linguine. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and top with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added depth, consider marinating your chicken in buttermilk before cooking. Adjust spiciness to taste and finish with fresh lemon juice for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, comfort food, quick meals, weeknight dinner