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Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta

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A creamy and zesty dinner featuring tender chicken and a rich, lemony Parmesan pasta. This quick and flavorful meal is perfect for any night of the week!

Ingredients

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  1. For the Chicken:
    • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1/2 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 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
    • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. Toss in garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cook the Linguine: Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  • Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and garlic powder. Slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine: Add cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to thin the sauce. Serve pasta with lemony chicken on top, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • You can substitute linguine with other types of pasta such as spaghetti or fettuccine.
  • For a little extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes to the chicken for a bit of heat.

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