Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Served with Creamy Parmesan Linguine
A flavorful and creamy chicken dish paired with al dente linguine, perfect for a comforting dinner with bright lemon notes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter for searing
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in oil or butter until golden, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then deglaze with chicken broth.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and butter; whisk until melted. Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, then return chicken to the pan to reheat and coat with sauce.
- Cook linguine until al dente, drain, then toss into the sauce with a splash of pasta water. Serve chicken over pasta, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh basil.