Description
A rich and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked in a lemon garlic butter sauce, served over creamy parmesan pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and scrape up any browned bits. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American