Description

Zesty lemon garlic butter chicken paired with rich, creamy Parmesan linguine for a delicious, restaurant-style dinner at home.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 6 cloves garlic (minced), juice and zest of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

For the Pasta:
12 oz linguine, 2 tbsp butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1½ cups heavy cream, 1 cup Parmesan (freshly grated), salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Season and sear the chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add lemon juice/zest. Return chicken to skillet and simmer.

Cook linguine according to package instructions.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic, stir in cream, and melt in Parmesan.

Season sauce, add pasta, toss to coat.

Plate pasta, top with chicken and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Adjust lemon to taste. Substitute linguine with fettuccine if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Skillet, Boiling
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 690 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: lemon garlic butter chicken, creamy linguine, parmesan chicken pasta, weeknight dinner, chicken pasta recipe