Creamy Chicken Linguine Pasta
Creamy Chicken Linguine Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into 4 pieces each
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
For the Linguine and Sauce
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
- 1 cup pasta water, reserved
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced chicken breasts in a medium bowl. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of avocado oil. Add 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika powder. Use tongs to mix thoroughly until the chicken is fully coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
In the same skillet used for the chicken, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir in 1 teaspoon of paprika powder, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon powder, and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder. Mix well with the onions and garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, stirring until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce. Then, pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and continue to stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce. If using, add 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Add the cooked linguine pasta directly into the pan with the creamy sauce. Use tongs to toss the pasta, ensuring it is thoroughly coated with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Cover the pan with a lid briefly (1-2 minutes) to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips. Arrange the chicken on top of the pasta in the pan. Cover the pan again briefly for 1 minute to warm the chicken through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Chicken Linguine Pasta
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into 4 pieces each
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
For the Linguine and Sauce
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
- 1 cup pasta water, reserved
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced chicken breasts in a medium bowl. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of avocado oil. Add 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika powder. Use tongs to mix thoroughly until the chicken is fully coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
In the same skillet used for the chicken, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir in 1 teaspoon of paprika powder, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon powder, and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder. Mix well with the onions and garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, stirring until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce. Then, pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and continue to stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce. If using, add 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Add the cooked linguine pasta directly into the pan with the creamy sauce. Use tongs to toss the pasta, ensuring it is thoroughly coated with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Cover the pan with a lid briefly (1-2 minutes) to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips. Arrange the chicken on top of the pasta in the pan. Cover the pan again briefly for 1 minute to warm the chicken through.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
⏱️ 1 min