Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz linguine
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic; add lemon zest and juice.
- Combine cooked linguine with Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and reserved pasta water; stir until creamy.
- Add chicken back into the skillet; toss to coat and heat through.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.