Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Here’s a detailed, mouthwatering recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta. I’ll break it down step by step so it’s easy to follow.

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp paprika (optional for color)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of thyme, oregano, basil)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

• 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Extra parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

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

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2. Cook the Chicken

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

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

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3. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter.

2. Add minced garlic, sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn).

3. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the pan.

4. Stir in Italian seasoning and simmer 2–3 minutes.

5. Return chicken to skillet and coat in the sauce.

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4. Make the Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer.

4. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

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

6. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.

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5. Serve

1. Plate pasta and top with lemon garlic butter chicken.

2. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken.

3. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

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💡 Tips for Success:

• Let the chicken rest 5 minutes after cooking for juicier meat.

• For extra lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the pasta sauce.

• You can also add veggies like spinach or asparagus to the pasta for color and texture.

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If you want, I can also make a simpler 30-minute version that’s just as creamy and flavorful but faster to cook.

Do you want me to do that?