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Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta

Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta

  • Author: easysweetmeal
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta features tender chicken paired with zesty linguine in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce. Fresh lemon and parsley add a burst of flavor to this indulgent dish—perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 3 tbsp butter, divided

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

  • 8 oz linguine

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

  1. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

  2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. Add Garlic and Lemon: Once the chicken is cooked, add the minced garlic, lemon zest, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Cook the Pasta

  1. Boil the Linguine: Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.

3. Prepare the Lemon Parmesan Sauce

  1. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream and garlic powder until smooth. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Combine and Serve

  1. Toss the Pasta: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.

  2. Serve: Plate the pasta, top with the lemony garlic chicken, and garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle some freshly cracked black pepper over the top before serving.

  • The sauce can be made even richer by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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