Green Onion Chicken with Linguine Recipe
Golden chicken breasts in a creamy Romano sauce, brightened with fresh green onions—rich, comforting, and irresistible.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 shallots finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup light cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- 1 bunch green onions sliced thin, both white and green parts
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustardd optional, for a subtle tang
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional, for warmth and color
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for searing if chicken is thick
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear the Chicken
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter (or combine with olive oil).
- Add chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. They don’t need to be cooked through yet.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Saute Aromatics
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
- Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
Deglaze and Build the Sauce
- Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Stir in Dijon mustard (if using). Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to slightly reduce.
- Lower the heat and stir in the light cream.
Add Cheese and Green Onions
- Slowly add the Romano cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add half of the sliced green onions (reserve the rest for garnish).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Finish Cooking the Chicken
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve
- Plate the chicken and spoon the creamy green onion sauce over each piece.
- Garnish with remaining green onions for freshness and a pop of color.
Notes
Always get your mise en place before beginning any of the following steps. Things are going to be cooking and added very quickly and you don't want to waste time measuring things out.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 746IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg