Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Cream Linguine is a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and savory garlic, enveloped in a rich, creamy pasta. This dish is designed to impress, whether for a casual family dinner or a festive gathering. The tender chicken complements the luscious linguine, creating an irresistible meal that bursts with flavor and comfort. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 14 oz linguine
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, add linguine, and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Lower heat, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and simmer before incorporating heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan until melted; season with white pepper and salt.
- Combine cooked linguine with the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve by plating linguine alongside generous portions of lemon garlic chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg