Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Cheesy Linguine is the ultimate cozy dinner. Tender, seasoned chicken is pan-seared and served over buttery linguine tossed in a creamy parmesan-garlic sauce. Finished with melty mozzarella and fresh parsley, it’s a dish that’s both simple and indulgent.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (plus 1 tablespoon for sauce)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
12 oz linguine
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally for even thickness. Rub with olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes on each side. Remove and let rest.
3. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
4. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Whisk in grated parmesan until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
6. Toss linguine in the sauce. Slice chicken and place on top.
7. (Optional) Add mozzarella over the dish and broil for 1–2 minutes until bubbly.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep juices inside.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American/Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic parmesan chicken, cheesy linguine