Description
This indulgent dish features juicy, pan-seared chicken breast in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, served over a bed of creamy Parmesan linguine. It’s a restaurant-quality meal made easily at home and perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add lemon juice and zest, stirring to deglaze the pan.
- Add heavy cream to the pan, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
- Add cooked linguine to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve over the creamy Parmesan linguine. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce if preferred.
- Try adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta for extra flavor and color.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg