Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Linguine

Name: Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 medium Chicken Breast (about 400g, sliced into bite-sized pieces); 250 g Linguine Pasta; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 3-4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 cup Heavy Cream (240ml); 0.5 cup Chicken Broth (120ml, or reserved pasta water); 4-5 cups Fresh Spinach (packed); 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, plus more for garnish); 1 Lemon (juiced and zested (half for sauce, half for garnish)); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional); 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

A quick and delicious recipe for creamy lemon garlic chicken linguine, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender chicken and al dente linguine are tossed in a rich, flavorful sauce with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese, brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

#Chicken

#Linguine

#Pasta

#Creamy Pasta

#Lemon Garlic

#Easy Dinner

#Weeknight Meal

#Italian Inspired

#Spinach

Searing Chicken

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

690

Calories

44g

Protein

46g

Carbs

38g

Fat

Creamy Sauce with Spinach

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta Mixed with Sauce and Chicken

Instructions

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Slice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Slice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Ensure pasta is al dente as it will finish cooking in the sauce. Slicing chicken uniformly helps it cook evenly.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Don't overcrowd the pan to get a good sear on the chicken. Cook in batches if necessary.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Keep a close eye on the garlic as it burns quickly and can turn bitter.
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Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water). Add lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth (or reserved pasta water). Add lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Simmer gently; don't boil cream vigorously as it can curdle. The lemon zest adds a wonderful aroma.
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Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked linguine and cooked chicken back into the skillet.
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Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked linguine and cooked chicken back into the skillet.
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The heat from the sauce will quickly wilt the spinach. Ensure everything is evenly distributed.
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Add the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined and coated in the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a lemon wedge.
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Add the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined and coated in the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a lemon wedge.
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A final squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole dish and enhances the flavors.