Ohhh this one is pure comfort with a little fancy energy 😍🍋🧄
Here’s a Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta that’s rich, cozy, and weeknight-friendly.
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
½ cup chicken broth
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta
10 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ cup pasta water (as needed)
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente.
Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Sear the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, lower heat to medium.
Add butter and garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth.
Simmer 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over it. Keep warm.
4️⃣ Creamy Parmesan Pasta
In a separate pan (or after removing chicken), melt butter.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently 2–3 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Add pasta and reserved pasta water if needed for silkiness.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5️⃣ Serve
Plate creamy Parmesan pasta.
Top with lemon garlic butter chicken.
Drizzle extra pan sauce over everything.
Finish with parsley and extra Parmesan ✨
🔥 Tips & Variations
Add spinach or mushrooms to the pasta for extra flavor
Swap chicken breasts for thighs for juicier results
Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce
Want more lemon? Add a squeeze right before serving 🍋
