Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic butter sauce tossed with linguine, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Add the linguine and a pinch of salt, cooking according to the package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set it aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s bubbling but not browned. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about a minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Gently place them in the skillet with the garlic butter. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and fully cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 165°F). Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
- Combine Linguine and Sauce: In that same skillet, add the cooked linguine. Toss well to coat in the garlic butter.
- Slice and Serve: After the chicken has rested briefly, slice it into strips. Arrange the chicken slices neatly over the linguine. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot and relish every bite!
Notes
Feel free to substitute shrimp for a seafood twist or add seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: garlic butter, chicken, linguine, quick dinner, easy recipe, Italian