Chicken Linguine: Discover a Flavorful Twist Tonight!
A delicious and flavorful chicken linguine dish that combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked linguine pasta and a savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg