Description
Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken in a delectable garlic butter sauce with creamy, zesty lemon pasta. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing last-minute guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sautΓ© for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Italian herbs; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add remaining butter and stir until melted. Toss in drained pasta and parmesan cheese until well coated.
- Slice chicken and serve on top of pasta drizzled with garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition. Substitute turkey for chicken or use gluten-free pasta if desired.