Description

This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Parmesan Linguine recipe is a flavorful, creamy pasta dish featuring juicy seared chicken glazed in garlic lemon butter. A perfect quick dinner with rich parmesan sauce and bold citrus garlic flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

4 tbsp butter, divided

1 tbsp olive oil

8 oz linguine pasta

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat skillet with olive oil and 2 tbsp butter. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

2. In same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice, scraping the pan for flavor.

3. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

4. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream. Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.

5. Toss cooked pasta with cheese sauce. Plate and top with chicken bites. Garnish with parsley and more parmesan if desired.

Notes

Let chicken rest after searing to lock in juices.

Use fresh lemon for the brightest flavor.

Warm pasta water helps emulsify and smooth the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove-top
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 590mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 130mg