🫒 Garlic Parmesan Cheddar Chicken Linguine
in Creamy Butter Sauce (Mediterranean-Inspired)
⏱ Time
Total: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken
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450 g (1 lb) chicken breast, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp oregano
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Pasta
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350 g (12 oz) linguine
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Salted water, for boiling
Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
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3 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup light cream or half-and-half
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½ cup chicken broth
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Finish
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
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Lemon zest (optional, Mediterranean touch)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
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Boil linguine in salted water until al dente.
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Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
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Season chicken with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Butter Sauce
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in chicken broth and cream; simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add Parmesan and cheddar, stirring until smooth.
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Season with pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
4️⃣ Combine
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Add linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat.
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Slice chicken and return to the skillet.
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Add pasta water as needed for silkiness.
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Finish with herbs and lemon zest.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Serve with Mediterranean salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, olives)
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Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta
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Pair with garlic flatbread
🥗 Lightened-Up Tips
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Use Greek yogurt + milk instead of cream
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Reduce cheddar and increase Parmesan
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Swap linguine for whole-wheat or chickpea pasta
