Description
Juicy pan-seared chicken in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce served over creamy Parmesan pasta. A comforting and elegant dinner that comes together in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Slice the chicken and serve over the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or extra lemon juice for more tang.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian-American