Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, paired with creamy parmesan linguine. This dish brings together tender chicken pieces infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, all enveloped in a rich butter sauce. The addition of savory parmesan pasta creates a heartwarming meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its quick preparation time and mouthwatering taste, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add seasoned chicken pieces. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- 3. Add minced garlic (if using) during the last minute, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
- 4. Combine cooked linguine with the chicken and sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 5. Toss in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and Italian seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can substitute chicken with turkey or beef for variations.