Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Here’s a Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe—rich, tangy, and perfect for a cozy dinner 🍗🍝✨

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2–3 tablespoons)

• ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta

• 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.

2. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.

2. Cook the Chicken

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

6. Add lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.

7. Return chicken to skillet and coat with lemon-garlic butter. Keep warm.

3. Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce

1. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

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

4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

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

6. Toss in cooked pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.

4. Serve

• Plate pasta and top with lemon garlic butter chicken.

• Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.

• Add spinach or cherry tomatoes to the pasta for color and nutrients.

• Use grated Parmesan for best melting and creaminess.