Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine is a flavorful, creamy dish featuring tender chicken in a buttery garlic sauce, served over linguine pasta. The zesty lemon, rich Parmesan, and creamy sauce make this a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it bubble for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked linguine into the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the sauce. Return the chicken to the pan and mix well to combine.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm. Enjoy the zesty, buttery, creamy goodness!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- If you prefer a bit more heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Top with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg