Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Here’s a full recipe idea for Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta — a comforting, restaurant-style meal you can easily make at home.

🍋 Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise to make cutlets)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• Juice of 1 lemon (plus extra slices for garnish)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

For the Pasta:

• 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine or spaghetti
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.

2. Prepare the Chicken

1. Season chicken cutlets with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in lemon juice and a splash of pasta water, scraping up browned bits. Return chicken to skillet, coat in sauce, and keep warm.

3. Make the Creamy Parmesan Pasta

1. In another skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
3. Simmer 3–4 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth and creamy.
4. Toss pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Assemble

• Serve creamy Parmesan pasta on plates.
• Slice chicken and arrange on top.
• Spoon over lemon garlic butter sauce.
• Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and lemon slices.

🌟 Tips

• Use fresh Parmesan (not pre-shredded) for the creamiest sauce.
• Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
• For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half.