Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken With Parmesan Linguine Recipe
Indulge in this creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Linguine, a perfect blend of zesty lemon, buttery garlic sauce, and tender chicken over a bed of cheesy, flavorful pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 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
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Parmesan Linguine:
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and zest. Stir until smooth.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Prepare Linguine: In another pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and Parmesan. Toss in linguine and mix well.
- Serve: Plate the linguine, top with chicken, and drizzle extra sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice for more or less tanginess.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg