Here’s a flavorful and satisfying recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta – zesty, buttery, and ultra comforting!
🍋 Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
🐔 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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2 tbsp flour (for light coating)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
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8 oz (225g) pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
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2 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare Chicken:
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Lightly coat both sides with flour.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
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In the same skillet, add a bit more butter if needed.
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Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add lemon juice and zest, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
3. Make the Pasta:
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Add cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
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Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
4. Plate & Serve:
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Serve creamy Parmesan pasta topped with lemon garlic butter chicken.
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Garnish with parsley, extra lemon zest, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
