Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Golden Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Linguine, a dish that transforms tender chicken and rich pasta into a culinary masterpiece. This quick and easy recipe, perfect for family dinners or special occasions, features a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with zesty lemon that elevates every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it combines simple ingredients that you likely have at home, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and serve alongside your favorite side salad or crusty bread for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz linguine
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-6 minutes).
- Add remaining butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice to the skillet—simmer for about 1-2 minutes.
- In another saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter; whisk in heavy cream and garlic powder. Stir in grated Parmesan until creamy.
- Toss drained linguine with Parmesan sauce until fully coated.
- Serve linguine topped with garlic butter chicken, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg