Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Linguine Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Linguine. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection, cooked until golden, and then served over a bed of linguine coated in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce. This dish is easy to make yet impressive enough for a special dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the Linguine:
- 12 ounces linguine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter, garlic, lemon juice, and zest.
- Cook the Linguine: Cook linguine until al dente.
- Finish the Dish: Add heavy cream to the skillet, then Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and cooked linguine. Toss to coat.
- Serve: Slice chicken and serve over pasta, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use thin chicken cutlets for quicker cooking.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- This dish pairs beautifully with steamed broccoli or a crisp side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
