Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta Ingredients:

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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

📝 Ingredients

For the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta

• 8 oz (225 g) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti work well)

• 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 reserved pasta water (as needed)

• Extra Parmesan for serving

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

3. Reserve ¼–½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

4. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

3. Cook the Chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside (keep warm).

4. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.

2. Add butter and let it melt.

3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the pan.

6. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it.

7. Simmer 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.

8. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

5. Make the Creamy Parmesan Pasta Sauce

1. In a separate pan (or after removing chicken), melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese.

5. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

6. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until sauce is smooth and creamy.

7. Toss in the cooked pasta until fully coated.

6. Serve

1. Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta.

2. Top with lemon garlic butter chicken.

3. Spoon extra sauce over everything.

4. Finish with more Parmesan and fresh parsley.

🌟 Tips

• Add spinach or broccoli to the pasta for extra veggies.

• Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.

• For extra lemon flavor, serve with lemon wedges on the side.