Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Linguine is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings together tender chicken, rich cheeses, and al dente linguine pasta, all enveloped in a luscious creamy garlic sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, ensuring a satisfying meal that pleases everyone. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this gourmet dish on busy weeknights. The combination of flavors makes every bite a delight, while the easy cleanup allows you to focus more on enjoying your meal and less on the mess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter. Sear seasoned chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and milk; simmer gently.
- Stir in Velveeta until melted, then add mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth. Adjust with reserved pasta water as necessary.
- Toss cooked linguine in the creamy sauce until well coated, then serve topped with seared chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg