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Butter Chicken Linguine

Creamy Butter Chicken Linguine for a Cozy Night In

Indulge in this creamy Butter Chicken Linguine, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and linguine in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American, Indian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguine For the base of the dish
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking the chicken
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For enriching the sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard For a tangy flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika Sweet or smoked based on preference
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for a spicy kick
  • 0.5 Lemon Juice and zest of half a lemon
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth or pasta water For sauce consistency
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream For a creamy texture
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Enhances umami
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 Garlic bread For a delightful crunch
  • 1 Crisp garden salad A light side

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions (8-10 minutes), reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, and chicken broth/pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add heavy cream and half of the parsley to thicken the sauce slightly.
  6. Combine cooked chicken and linguine with sauce, adding Parmesan cheese until well-coated.
  7. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve with garlic bread and salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

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