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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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A bright and comforting chicken dish cooked in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce, served with creamy parmesan pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Creamy parmesan pasta (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and foams.
  2. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until the first side is golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Remove the chicken to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
  6. Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  7. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice, stirring and scraping up any browned bits.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
  9. Serve the chicken hot with creamy parmesan pasta on the side.

Notes

Let the chicken come to room temperature for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the skillet.

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Keywords: chicken, pasta, lemon, garlic, butter

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