Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts sautéed in a lemon garlic butter sauce with rich, creamy Parmesan linguine, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
For the Linguine
- 8 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the seasoned chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
Sauce Preparation
- In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to soak up the sauce.
Cooking the Linguine
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In another pan, melt the remaining butter, sauté the minced garlic, then add heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix until the sauce thickens slightly, then add the cooked linguine and toss to coat.
- Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
Serving
- Serve the chicken over the creamy Parmesan linguine, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor, and consider various herbs and spices to customize the dish. Store leftovers properly in an airtight container.