Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and linguine in a luscious creamy garlic mozzarella sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic, and shred the mozzarella cheese.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Sauté the garlic: Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add liquids and pasta: Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, add linguine and Italian seasoning, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cream and cheese: Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and mozzarella until melted, adding pasta water if needed for sauce consistency.
- Final touches: Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg