Description
A delicious and comforting meal featuring juicy chicken breasts seared in a lemon garlic butter sauce, served over creamy Parmesan pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve over the creamy Parmesan pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American