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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Over Parmesan Linguine

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken over Parmesan Linguine

Juicy, golden-glazed chicken thighs infused with zesty lemon garlic flavor—served over creamy parmesan linguine and topped with herbs, chili flakes, and a luscious butter sauce for the ultimate cozy indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz Linguine pasta cooked
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • Chili flakes for garnish

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in heavy cream and parmesan. Let sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Add cooked linguine to the sauce and toss until well coated.
  6. Step 6: Top the pasta with seared chicken, then garnish with extra parmesan, chili flakes, and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fettuccine or spaghetti as a substitute for linguine if preferred. For added flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine before adding the broth.

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