Description
🍋 Savor tender, juicy chicken bites paired with a buttery, garlicky zest, delivering a burst of flavor and comfort in every bite! 🧄
🍝 Treat yourself to the perfect balance of savory Parmesan linguine and wholesome ingredients for a delightful, restaurant-quality meal at home! 🧈
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breast (1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Olive oil (for frying the chicken)
Unsalted butter (for the garlic butter sauce and pasta sauce)
Minced garlic (for both chicken and pasta sauce)
Salt (for seasoning chicken and pasta)
Black pepper (for seasoning chicken and pasta)
Italian seasoning (for seasoning the chicken bites)
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (for the chicken garlic butter sauce)
Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Linguine or pasta of choice (8 oz)
Heavy cream (1 cup, for the pasta sauce)
Grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup, for the pasta sauce)
Chicken broth (1/2 cup, for the pasta sauce)
Reserved pasta water (optional, to adjust sauce consistency)
Fettuccine or spaghetti (as a pasta substitute, optional)
Milk or cream cheese (as a substitute for heavy cream, optional)
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese (alternative to Parmesan, optional)
Vegetable broth (alternative to chicken broth, optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add 8 oz of linguine. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add 1 lb of bite-sized chicken pieces, seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.
5. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
6. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the skillet and stir well.
8. Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
9. In a separate skillet or saucepan, melt another 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
10. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
11. Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously for a smooth consistency.
12. Gradually stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until it fully melts into the sauce.
13. Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the sauce to thin it slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
14. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
15. Add the cooked linguine to the Parmesan sauce and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated.
16. Plate the Parmesan-coated linguine and top with the lemon garlic butter chicken bites.
17. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan, if desired.
18. Serve immediately and enjoy your Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Parmesan Linguine!
Notes
1. Create a creamy and flavorful Parmesan sauce by adjusting the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water for a silky texture.
2. Personalize the dish by swapping linguine with your preferred pasta type or low-carb alternatives like zucchini noodles.
3. Avoid burning garlic by sautéing it over medium heat to maintain the rich and aromatic base of the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American