π Bright, buttery, and full of flavor, this Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine is a comforting, restaurant-quality meal you can make at home. Tender chicken in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce pairs beautifully with silky pasta coated in creamy Parmesan sauce for an unforgettable dinner. π§β¨
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
β’ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 2 tbsp butter
β’ 1 tbsp lemon juice π
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
β’ Fresh parsley for garnish
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π Creamy Parmesan Linguine
β’ Β½ pound linguine
β’ 1 tbsp butter
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ Β½ cup heavy cream
β’ Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
β’ Fresh parsley for garnish
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π₯ Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
β’ Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
β’ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
β’ Add chicken breasts and cook for 4β5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
β’ Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
β’ Add butter and garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
β’ Stir in lemon juice.
β’ Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
β’ Keep warm.
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2. Cook the Linguine
β’ Boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions.
β’ Reserve Β½ cup pasta water, then drain.
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3. Make the Parmesan Sauce
β’ In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
β’ Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
β’ Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
β’ Toss in cooked linguine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
β’ Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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4. Assemble the Plate
β’ Serve the creamy Parmesan linguine on a plate.
β’ Top with the lemon garlic butter chicken.
β’ Garnish with fresh parsley.
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β¨ A creamy, indulgent dish thatβs as comforting as it is flavorful.
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