The Love Machine Chicken Pasta
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The Love Machine Chicken Pasta
Description
The Love Machine Chicken Pasta starts by sautéing butter, onions, and garlic until fragrant, then cooking sliced chicken breast until browned and tender. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the chicken forms the protein base for the dish. The sauce develops from the addition of sundried tomatoes and fresh basil, providing acidity and herbal notes. Heavy cream and chicken broth create a creamy yet balanced liquid base, thickened gently by cooking and Parmesan cheese stirred in. The option to blend some ingredients before combining allows a smoother sauce texture.
Cooked linguine is tossed with the sauce, integrating the flavors evenly. The dish is finished by garnishing with shaved Parmesan and extra basil leaves, adding texture and fresh color. The pasta absorbs the sauce well, resulting in a rich comforting plate with contrasting savory and bright elements.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 onion diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 lb. chicken breast sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in a jar
- 1/4 cup basil if using dried basil, use only 2 teaspoons, fresh
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese keep out 1/4 cup for garnish
- 1 lb. linguine pasta add salt to pasta water while cooking, or fettucine pasta
Instructions
- In large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic. Add chicken breast and cook for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through and onions are tender. Add salt and pepper.
- Add sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, heavy cream, chicken broth, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. (you can also blend the tomatoes, basil, cream, and broth in blender before adding to pan if you desire a creamy sauce).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Generously salt your pasta water. Drain.
- Let sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
- Toss sauce with cooked and drained pasta.
- Top with remaining 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Season to taste.
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Overall Rating
5
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