Ingredients
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- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice and spices.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing well to coat in the sauce. Use reserved pasta water if necessary to adjust consistency.
- Nestle sliced chicken on top of the pasta mixture and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg