Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine is a bright and savory dish combining juicy, pan-seared chicken in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce with rich, cheesy linguine for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
- Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add cream to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked linguine to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Slice the chicken and place on top of the pasta. Spoon lemon garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat if preferred.
- Add spinach or peas to the pasta for a veggie boost.
- Thin the sauce with pasta water if it gets too thick.
- Grate fresh Parmesan for best flavor and melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: lemon garlic chicken, creamy parmesan pasta, chicken linguine, skillet dinner, pasta with sauce