Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Parmesan Herb Cream Linguine

• कुल समय: 4 minutes

सामग्री

For the Chicken:

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp butter, divided

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lemon, juiced

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 cup chicken broth

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Parmesan Herb Cream Linguine:

1 lb linguine pasta

6 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

निर्देश

Cook the Linguine: Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside.

Season and Sear the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.