Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is irresistible!
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delicious and irresistible dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy pasta, infused with lemon and garlic flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add lemon zest and juice, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the lemon garlic sauce.
- Serve with creamy parmesan pasta.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg