Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with cheesy linguine perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Cheesy linguine for serving
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side.
3. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in cream and Parmesan; simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens.
5. Check internal temperature, ensure 165°F for chicken.
6. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
7. Serve over cheesy linguine and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Optional: Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Freeze cooked chicken with sauce for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with linguine
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, creamy chicken, cheesy linguine