That’s a restaurant-quality comfort dish right there!  Served with creamy parmesan linguine, it’s a perfect blend of tangy, buttery, and cheesy flavors. Here’s the detailed recipe for you:

 Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Linguine

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, if preferred)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tbsp)
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

For the Creamy Parmesan Linguine

• 12 oz (340 g) linguine pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook linguine until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C). Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter.
2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits from the pan.
4. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and keep warm.

4. Make the Creamy Parmesan Linguine

1. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Pour in heavy cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
6. Toss linguine in sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.

5. Serve

• Plate creamy parmesan linguine.
• Top with lemon garlic butter chicken.
• Spoon extra lemon-butter sauce over chicken.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

 Tips & Variations

• Add spinach or mushrooms to the linguine for extra flavor.
• Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
• For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half instead of heavy cream.