Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta
This Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta combines the savory richness of garlic butter chicken with the creamy tanginess of lemon parmesan pasta, making it the perfect weeknight dinner or special meal for guests. Quick, easy, and full of flavor, this dish offers a satisfying balance of indulgence and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- For Garlic Butter Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- For Lemon Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or preferred)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in butter over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side. Set aside.
- Make Lemon Parmesan Pasta: Cook pasta, reserving some pasta water. In another pan, heat butter and olive oil. Add lemon zest and juice, toss pasta with Parmesan and reserved water until creamy.
- Serve: Slice the chicken, serve on pasta, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle garlic butter over the chicken when serving.
- To customize, swap chicken for shrimp or use gluten-free pasta.
- Consider adding vegetables like spinach or peas to enhance flavor and nutrition.
