Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken (Print Format)
Savory chicken in lemon garlic butter sauce tossed with linguine and Parmesan cheese, garnished with fresh parsley.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 -
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
03 -
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
04 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
05 -
1/2 tsp paprika
→ Butter Garlic Sauce
06 -
3 tbsp butter, divided
07 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
08 -
1/2 cup heavy cream
09 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
10 -
1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Pasta
11 -
8 oz linguine
12 -
2 tbsp butter
13 -
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
14 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 -
In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 -
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 9-10 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 -
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
05 -
Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
06 -
Add cooked linguine to skillet and toss thoroughly in the creamy sauce.
07 -
Serve pasta topped with seared chicken and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
# Tips:
01 -
Ensure chicken pieces are uniformly cut for even cooking and a consistent texture.