Description

Golden, buttery chicken bites meet a luscious Parmesan cream sauce in this irresistible Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Parmesan Linguine. Perfectly seared chicken seasoned with lemon and paprika is tossed with silky linguine coated in a garlic-Parmesan cream. It’s a weeknight-friendly dinner idea that feels fancy without the fuss. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe, comforting food ideas, or a quick dinner that delivers big flavor, this one-pan wonder satisfies on every level. A must-add to your list of dinner ideas that everyone will request again!

Ingredients

400g linguine pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

600g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon zest.

2. Heat olive oil and half the butter in a skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.

4. Add lemon juice and let it simmer for about a minute.

5. Meanwhile, cook the linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

6. Stir heavy cream into the garlic lemon butter sauce. Add Parmesan and stir until creamy.

7. Toss in the cooked linguine and use pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.

8. Return chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.

9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting and flavor.

Don’t skip the pasta water—it helps the sauce cling beautifully to the noodles.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 635
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: chicken pasta, lemon garlic chicken, creamy linguine, easy dinner, parmesan pasta