Golden Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Linguine
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Golden Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Linguine, a dish that perfectly blends tender chicken pieces with a rich garlic butter sauce served over smooth linguine. This recipe captures the essence of comfort food, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. With zesty lemon and aromatic garlic elevating each bite, this meal is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you can have a savory dinner on the table that is sure to impress your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz linguine
- 3 tbsp butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat and sauté chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Add remaining butter, garlic, lemon zest, and juice to the skillet; simmer for 12 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter; stir in cream and garlic powder before adding Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine linguine with the creamy sauce and top with garlic butter chicken; garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg