Description
A quick and delicious dish featuring tender chicken and linguine tossed in a rich garlic-butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to the package instructions. Once done, drain it and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it’s bubbling.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant—keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
- Toss in the sliced chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the cooked linguine with the chicken and garlic mixture, tossing everything until well mixed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu and feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg