Description
Lemon Butter Garlic Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet delight. Tender chicken, creamy lemon butter sauce, and aromatic garlic come together to create an irresistible dish your family and friends will love. Perfect for any occasion, this pasta is not just a meal; it’s an experience filled with vibrant flavors that promise to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and parsley.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in lemon juice and stir well.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet with chicken, mixing everything until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg