Description
A delectable dish featuring juicy lemon garlic butter chicken served over a bed of creamy Parmesan pasta. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 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
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve pasta topped with chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or use gluten-free flour for a GF option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American