Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Oh yes! This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a total crowd-pleaser 🍋🧄🧈🧀—rich, tangy, and comforting all in one plate. Here’s a full recipe you can make at home:

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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Serves: 2–4

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian herbs (optional)

For the Pasta:

• 8 oz (225 g) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon butter

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken

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

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

3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. Make Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme.

4. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.

4. Make Creamy Parmesan Pasta

1. In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, and butter over medium heat.

2. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.

5. Serve

• Plate the creamy Parmesan pasta, top with lemon garlic butter chicken.

• Drizzle extra sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.

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Tips

• For extra flavor, deglaze the chicken pan with a splash of white wine before adding lemon and garlic.

• Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat.

• Add steamed broccoli or spinach to the pasta for a veggie boost.

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If you want, I can also give a “one-pan version” where the chicken and creamy pasta cook together in one skillet—super quick and less cleanup.