Description
This quick and delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Parmesan Linguine combines tender chicken bites in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with perfectly cooked linguine, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of lemon for a refreshing zest. It’s a comforting yet vibrant dish that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 8 oz linguine pasta
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter and oil: While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season and cook chicken: Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare garlic butter sauce: Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, followed by the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and parsley. Toss to coat, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
Adjust the red pepper flakes for a milder or spicier flavor. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg