Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Here’s a restaurant-worthy recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta — juicy, golden chicken in a buttery lemon-garlic sauce served over silky, cheesy pasta. 🍋🧄🧈

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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into 4 cutlets)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp paprika

• 2 tbsp flour (for light coating)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• ½ cup chicken broth

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

• 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

• Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.

• Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Chicken

1. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and paprika. Lightly dust with flour.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

2. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.

3. Simmer 2 minutes, then swirl in 1 tbsp butter for a glossy sauce.

4. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it.

4. Make the Creamy Parmesan Pasta

1. In another pan (or the same cleaned skillet), melt 1 tbsp butter.

2. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 3–4 minutes.

4. Toss in cooked pasta, adding a splash of reserved pasta water for creaminess.

5. Combine and Serve

• Plate the creamy pasta, top with chicken, and drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over everything.

• Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and extra Parmesan.

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🌟 Tips & Variations

• Add veggies: Spinach, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus pair beautifully.

• Lighter option: Use half milk and half cream, or substitute Greek yogurt for part of the cream.

• Spicy twist: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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This dish is creamy, tangy, garlicky, and full of flavor — the perfect comfort meal that tastes like it came straight from a bistro. 💛

Would you like me to make a one-pan version (everything cooked together for easy cleanup)?