Garlic Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta
Garlic Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish with seasoned chicken and zesty, creamy Parmesan linguine—offering the perfect balance of richness and brightness.
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. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat, then cook chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Lower heat, add garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tbsp butter. Add cream and garlic powder; stir until smooth. Whisk in Parmesan until creamy. Season to taste.
- Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Use pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Top with chicken, parsley, and extra Parmesan.