Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken With Parmesan Linguine Recipe
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Linguine is a creamy, savory dish bursting with fresh lemon, garlic, and buttery flavors. Juicy chicken is seared to perfection, then served over linguine coated in a rich parmesan sauce. A restaurant-quality meal made easily at home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup chicken broth
For the Parmesan Linguine:
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook the Linguine: Boil linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, melt butter, add heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Cook until smooth. Add lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Serve the chicken over the parmesan linguine, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for extra brightness.
- Add red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg