Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, then let simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked linguine into the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh parsley as a garnish.
- This dish can be made with shrimp instead of chicken for a variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg