Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Parmesan Linguine
A quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender chicken bites in a creamy garlic sauce served over savory linguine.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Butter and Oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic and Seasonings
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 unit juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Pasta
- 8 oz linguine pasta
Toppings
- to taste unit Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Cook the linguine in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in fresh parsley and remove from heat.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave before serving. To freeze, store the chicken separately and cook fresh pasta when ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Fat: 18g