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.
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
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Step 4: Stir in heavy cream and parmesan. Let sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
- Step 5: Add cooked linguine to the sauce and toss until well coated.
- Step 6: Top the pasta with seared chicken, then garnish with extra parmesan, chili flakes, and chopped parsley.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
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