Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan Linguine
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan Linguine is a creamy Italian-inspired pasta featuring juicy garlic butter chicken, fresh lemon, and rich Parmesan sauce.Ready in 35 minutes, it's an easy family dinner perfect for busy weeknights.Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley chopped
Parmesan Linguine
- 8 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, followed by the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the lemon garlic butter sauce. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until completely smooth.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the cooked linguine with the creamy Parmesan sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to create a silky consistency.
- Divide the creamy pasta among serving plates and top with the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan Linguine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Romano cheese can replace Parmesan for a sharper taste.
- Fettuccine, spaghetti, or tagliatelle work well if linguine isn't available.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for gentle heat.
- Serve with garlic bread, roasted vegetables, or a crisp Caesar salad.