Golden Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Linguine
Golden Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Linguine is a dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and comforting textures. Tender chicken pieces are sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, complemented by zesty lemon notes. The creamy linguine serves as the ideal base, soaking up the delightful sauce and creating a satisfying meal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. With its quick preparation time and impressive presentation, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in remaining butter, garlic, lemon zest, and juice; let simmer for about 12 minutes.
- In another saucepan over low heat, melt remaining butter; add cream and garlic powder then mix in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine cooked linguine with the creamy sauce.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg