Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate 1-pan dinner! Tangy, rich, and easy to make. Try it tonight.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon (zest and juice)
½ cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
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)
½ cup reserved pasta water
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.Sear in Garlic Butter
In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.Deglaze the Pan
Pour in chicken broth or wine. Scrape browned bits, then add lemon juice and zest. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.Cook the Pasta
While chicken rests, cook pasta in salted water until just al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.Make the Sauce
Lower heat. Stir cream into the skillet, then slowly whisk in parmesan. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low until smooth.Bring It Together
Add pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce. Stir to coat evenly. Return sliced chicken to pan.
Garnish and Serve
Top with parsley, extra parmesan, and more lemon zest. Serve warm with garlic bread or greens.
Notes
Use fresh lemon and parmesan—bottled juice and pre-grated cheese dull the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Oven Bake
- Method: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 620 kcal