Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
03 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
04 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
05 - 1/2 tsp paprika

→ Butter Garlic Sauce

06 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Pasta

11 - 8 oz linguine pasta
12 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
13 - 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Combine chicken pieces with lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper to evenly coat.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 9 to 10 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
05 - Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in grated Parmesan until sauce is smooth.
06 - Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the cream sauce.
07 - Plate the linguine and top with cooked chicken pieces. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For best flavor, use fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.