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🍋 Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta — A Comforting Feast 🥰✨
💬 Introduction
If comfort food had a superstar, this dish would be it. Tender, juicy chicken breasts, seared to perfection, drenched in a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce, served alongside creamy, dreamy Parmesan pasta — it’s the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table pause, take a deep breath, and smile. 😋
I promise, this recipe is easy enough for beginners but rich enough to impress anyone. It’s quick, flavorful, and downright irresistible.
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🧈 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:
- 8 oz (about 225g) pasta of your choice (fettuccine or penne works well)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
🍳 Instructions / Methods
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Step 3: Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and remaining butter, stirring to combine.
- Pour sauce over the cooked chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Step 4: Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Pasta
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley or basil.
Step 5: Combine and Serve
- Plate the creamy pasta and top with lemon garlic butter chicken.
- Spoon extra sauce over the top for maximum flavor.
- Serve immediately with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
🕰️ A Bit of History
Lemon garlic butter sauces have roots in classic French and Italian cooking, prized for their bright acidity and richness. Pairing tender chicken with creamy pasta became a popular comfort food in American kitchens, offering the perfect balance of protein, carbs, and indulgent flavor. This dish is a modern twist on these classic inspirations — simple, quick, and satisfying.
💞 For the Lovers
Cooking this together can be a mini date night at home. One person can sear the chicken while the other stirs the pasta sauce. The aroma of garlic, butter, and lemon fills the kitchen, setting the stage for a cozy, romantic evening. Serve it with a glass of white wine, soft music, and you’ve got a restaurant-quality meal without leaving home. 🥂💛
🍽️ Formation / Serving Ideas
- Serve pasta as the base and place the chicken on top, drizzling extra sauce over everything.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil for a restaurant-style look.
- Pair with garlic bread or a fresh side salad.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top for cheesy indulgence.
🎀 Conclusion
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is comfort food perfected — flavorful, satisfying, and easy enough to make on a busy weeknight. Every bite is rich, buttery, and packed with flavor.
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