Description
This One-Pot Spicy Chicken Linguine in Creamy Sauce is the ultimate cozy dinner. Juicy seared chicken meets a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce infused with smoky paprika and chili flakes—all in one pan. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for spice-lovers craving a quick, comforting pasta dish.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced
12 oz linguine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
2. In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add more oil if needed, then sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in paprika and chili flakes.
3. Add water (or chicken broth) to the pot and bring to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
4. Lower heat. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Return pasta to the pot and add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
5. Slice and return chicken to the pot. Stir to combine or leave it on top. Garnish with more Parmesan and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Use bronze-cut linguine for better sauce absorption.
Don’t skip the reserved pasta water—it’s key to a silky sauce.
For less spice, reduce chili flakes or omit them entirely for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy linguine, spicy one-pot pasta