Description
Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal. With juicy chicken breast enveloped in a creamy lemon butter sauce, paired with perfectly al dente pasta, this recipe is an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. The vibrant flavors and inviting aromas will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Quick to prepare yet elegant enough for entertaining, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- 3. Add garlic: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 4. Create the sauce: Pour in lemon juice, stirring until combined.
- 5. Toss everything together: Return chicken to the skillet, add cooked pasta, mixing until evenly coated with sauce.
- 6. Finish: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg