Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Linguine
A simple yet delightful dish of tender linguine mixed with succulent chicken in a creamy lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (sliced)
- 10 oz linguine
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Boil the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Season the sliced chicken breast generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sauté the garlic in melted butter for about 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add lemon zest, juice, and chicken broth to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Combine the cooked linguine and chicken in the skillet, tossing gently.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Plate the linguine and garnish with chopped parsley and a lemon wedge.
Notes
Pairs well with a light salad or steamed broccoli. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg