Creamy Chicken Linguine

INGREDIENTS

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
• 8 oz linguine pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. 2 Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. 3 Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer and thicken.
4. 4 Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
5. 5 Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.

NUTRITION

Calories: 520 calorieskcal