Looking for a sophisticated yet easy-to-prepare dish at home? Lemon and garlic butter chicken, served with creamy Parmesan linguine, offers a perfect balance of freshness, richness, and indulgence. The tender chicken, coated in a fragrant lemon sauce, contrasts deliciously with the mild Parmesan pasta. Ideal for a romantic dinner or a family meal, this dish has everything to please without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients for 4 people
For the chicken with lemon butter and garlic
- 4 chicken breasts (approximately 150 to 180 g each)
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- The juice of 1 untreated yellow lemon
- The zest of half a lemon
- 50g of unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A few sprigs of fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
For creamy linguine with parmesan
- 300g of linguine
- 30 cl of whole liquid cream (or fresh cream)
- 80g of grated Parmesan cheese, preferably freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and pepper
Necessary utensils
- A large frying pan
- A saucepan for pasta
- A fine grater (for the lemon zest and the Parmesan cheese)
- A cutting board
- A sharp knife
- A ladle or small bowl for scooping out the pasta cooking water
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