Description
Juicy chicken bites seared in lemon garlic butter, served with silky linguine coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce—fast, comforting, and perfect for weeknights or guests.
Ingredients
- For the chicken bites: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces), salt and black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for light coating), 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced), juice and zest of 1 lemon, fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- For the Parmesan linguine: 12 oz linguine pasta, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced), 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper, extra parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss lightly in flour to coat.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken bites for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt more butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice and zest. Scrape up browned bits, return chicken to pan, and toss to coat.
- Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then stir in cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss linguine in the sauce until coated.
- Serve chicken over or beside the pasta, garnishing with parsley or basil.
Notes
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta for extra flavor.
- Swap linguine for fettuccine or spaghetti as preferred.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken for a mild kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
