Creamy Chicken Linguini

Name: Creamy Chicken Linguini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound linguini; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon garlic; 2 tablespoons flour; 1⁄2 teaspoon salt; 1⁄2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup Half & Half or whole milk; 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 12 ounces cooked chicken, chopped or shredded; Chopped parsley, optional

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Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple creamy chicken pasta is an ideal weeknight comfort dish.

Serves: 6Prep: 5 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 pound linguini
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic
2 tablespoons flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup chicken broth
1 cup Half & Half or whole milk
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
12 ounces cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
Chopped parsley, optional

Directions

Step 1
Cook linguini according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving a bit of pasta water. Set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Cook garlic about 1 minute, until fragrant. Whisk in flour and salt; cook 1 minute.
Step 3
Slowly whisk in chicken broth and half and half. Bring to low boil; allow to thicken.
Step 4
Add chicken, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.
Step 5
Toss in pasta. Adjust consistency of sauce with pasta water if needed.
Step 6
To serve, top with additional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.