Description
Zesty Lemon Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine is a luxurious yet simple dinner dish that features golden-seared chicken in a bright lemon butter sauce, paired with rich, cheesy linguine. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, this dish offers a wonderful balance of flavor and comfort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In a pot of salted water, cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add lemon juice and let simmer briefly.
- Lower heat, pour in cream, and stir in parmesan gradually until smooth.
- Add cooked linguine and toss to coat, using pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes.