Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken served over creamy Parmesan linguine for a satisfying and flavorful meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the linguine:
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked. Keep warm.
- Make the lemon garlic butter: In the same skillet, sauté butter and garlic, then add lemon juice. Spoon over chicken.
- Cook the linguine: Cook pasta, reserving pasta water. In a separate pan, make a creamy sauce with butter, garlic, cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Toss pasta in the sauce.
- Serve: Plate chicken over linguine. Garnish with extra lemon zest or cheese.
Notes
- Add sautéed spinach or peas to the linguine for extra color and nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
