Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Linguine is a delightful combination of tender chicken in a rich and tangy lemon garlic butter sauce served over creamy linguine pasta with Parmesan. A comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
For the Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits.
- Cook the Linguine: Cook linguine according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Combine and Serve: In the skillet, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add pasta, reserved water, and toss until well coated. Slice chicken and serve over pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For added richness, you can stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese with the Parmesan.
- Try adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
