Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken and creamy pasta with rich lemon and garlic flavors.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sear the chicken: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest; stir to combine.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to skillet, coating with lemon garlic sauce. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: Heat olive oil in a pot, add heavy cream, and stir until simmering. Reduce heat, add Parmesan, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss cooked pasta with creamy sauce to coat.
- Serve: Plate creamy pasta, top with lemon garlic butter chicken, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg