Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken in a luscious garlic butter sauce, tossed with linguine for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound bite-sized chicken breast pieces
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces linguine
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until chicken is well-coated.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and gently toss to combine.
- Serve warm, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, you can mix in sautéed vegetables or try different pasta types like spaghetti or fettuccine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, linguine, pasta, butter sauce, garlic