Description
A zesty and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken bites coated in lemon garlic butter, served over a savory Parmesan linguine for the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add the chicken pieces.
- Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss with Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra zest, add an additional squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken linguine, lemon garlic chicken, parmesan pasta, easy dinner