Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Linguine is a flavorful and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, buttery, and zesty lemon garlic sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked linguine and Parmesan cheese. A comforting and restaurant-quality meal made at home!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
For the Linguine:
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano, and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and lemon juice to the skillet, cooking for another minute. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
- Add the cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat. Return the chicken to the skillet and mix.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg