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Nostalgic Spanish Bar

Nostalgic Spanish Bar

Crispy garlic butter chicken bites over creamy Parmesan linguine. A complete, 30-minute comfort feast with bistro-style charm inspired by a Nostalgic Spanish Bar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 12 oz linguine
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • q.s. fresh chopped parsley, for garnish to taste
  • q.s. optional: red pepper flakes for heat to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet (non-stick or stainless steel)
  • Medium saucepan for the cream sauce
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Tongs and a wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then toss in flour.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken in batches until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes; transfer to a plate tented with foil.
  4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; scrape the pan to deglaze.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Boil salted water, cook linguine until al dente; reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
  8. In another saucepan, melt butter, add garlic, and then heavy cream, bringing to a low simmer.
  9. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  10. Toss drained linguine in the creamy sauce, adjusting with reserved pasta water as needed.
  11. Serve linguine topped with garlic butter chicken bites and garnish with parsley or basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 43gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal crispiness, let the chicken rest before cooking and pat it dry. Leftovers should be stored separately in airtight containers and consumed within 3 days for the best quality.
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