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20) Garlic-Basil Chicken Linguine

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz linguine
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 4–6 minutes per side depending on thickness; remove and keep warm.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping browned bits.
  4. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and red pepper; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Return chicken and any juices to the pan, add pasta and basil; toss, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time to loosen sauce.
  6. Adjust seasoning, top with extra Parmesan, and serve immediately.