Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta
A flavorful, quick dinner featuring tender garlic butter chicken and creamy lemon Parmesan linguine. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - ½ tsp paprika
- - ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- - 3 tbsp butter divided
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- - Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- For the Parmesan Linguine:
- - 8 oz linguine
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - ½ cup heavy cream
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat butter in a skillet and cook chicken until golden. Add garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water.
- In the skillet, melt butter, add cream, and whisk in Parmesan. Stir until thick and creamy.
- Toss pasta in the sauce. Plate and top with garlic butter chicken. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- Save pasta water for silky sauce consistency.
- Add chili flakes for spice or extra lemon zest for brightness.
- Add chili flakes for spice or extra lemon zest for brightness.