Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan Pasta Delight
A mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and rich garlic butter sauce over pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Approximately 2 breasts.
- 8 ounces Spaghetti or Fettuccine Choose your preferred pasta.
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the sauce.
- 4 cloves Garlic Mince for flavor.
- 1 large Lemon Juice only.
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese Shredded for topping.
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
- Salt and Pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest, covered with foil.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the skillet and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and add the pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Slice the chicken and add it to the pasta, tossing everything together.
- Remove from heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For variations, consider using zucchini noodles, adding red pepper flakes, or substituting chicken with shrimp.