This simple but delicious creamy pasta dinner is perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Chicken & Green Bean Linguine Alfredo
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Prep:
15 min. -
Cook:
35 min. -
Serves:
6
This simple but delicious creamy pasta dinner is perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Recipe tags: chicken base, moderate difficulty, lunch, chicken, skillet
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 lb | linguine |
2 tbsp | Better Than Bouillon® Organic Roasted Chicken Base |
½ lb | green beans, trimmed |
2 tbsp | butter |
1 lb | boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced |
3 cloves | garlic, minced |
1 cup | heavy cream |
½ cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
2 tbsp | finely chopped fresh chives |
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions with 1 tbsp Roasted Chicken Base; add green beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
Melt butter in large high-sided skillet set over medium heat; cook chicken and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken starts to brown.
Stir in cream and remaining Roasted Chicken Base; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cream is thickened slightly.
Add pasta, green beans and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta and green beans are well coated. Stir in Parmesan and chives.
Tip: Serve with lots of freshly ground pepper or grated lemon zest if desired.