Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine: A Restaurant-Worthy Dinner in 30 Minutes (Plus Pro Tips for Monetization!)

How to Make It

1️⃣ Boil pasta – Cook in salted water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. 2️⃣ Sear chicken – Season and cook in 2 tbsp butter until golden brown, 5–6 minutes per side. Set aside. 3️⃣ Make sauce – Melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, then stir in cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer 3–4 minutes. 4️⃣ Combine & serve – Toss pasta in sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Return chicken to skillet, garnish with parsley & lemon wedges.

Variations

✔ Gluten-Free – Use GF pasta & certified Parmesan ✔ Vegan – Swap butter for vegan margarine, cream for coconut milk, and Parmesan for nutritional yeast ✔ Seafood Twist – Replace chicken with shrimp or scallops ✔ Wine Hack – Deglaze skillet with white wine for deeper flavor

Storage & Meal Prep

• Refrigerate for 4 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze (without pasta) for 3 months, thaw and reheat on stovetop.
• Meal prep – Double the batch, portion into lunchboxes for quick meals.

A restaurant-worthy meal that’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion! Enjoy! 🍋🍗🧀