Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken with Velvety Parmesan Linguine is the ultimate comfort food. Juicy, tender chicken cubes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with Cajun spices pair perfectly with creamy Parmesan-coated linguine. A quick, satisfying dinner that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your table.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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4 tbsp butter, divided
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
For the Pasta:
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1 lb linguine pasta
Instructions
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Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
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Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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Make the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Combine: Add cooked linguine and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
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Adjust Cajun seasoning for more or less heat.
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Swap linguine for fettuccine or spaghetti if preferred.
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For extra richness, stir in a bit more heavy cream or Parmesan at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American