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🍋 Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
🕒 Prep Time
15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time
25 minutes
🍽️ Servings
4
🧂 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 oz (225g) fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Prepare the Chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or wine). Scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Remove chicken again and keep warm.
4. Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Pasta
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently.
- Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning; whisk until smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, adding a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine Everything
Place chicken over the creamy pasta and drizzle with the remaining lemon garlic butter sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
🍋 Tips & Variations
- Add Veggies: Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted asparagus.
- Lighter Option: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Extra Zing: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Make It Ahead: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk or broth.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
This dish brings together juicy, golden chicken, a creamy garlic-Parmesan pasta, and a refreshing lemon kick that balances everything perfectly. It’s an elegant meal made in under 40 minutes — restaurant-quality flavor right at home!
