Description
Craving something rich and comforting but quick enough for a busy night? Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Parmesan Linguine delivers just that — a restaurant-quality dish made right in your kitchen. Golden seared chicken bites tossed in a zesty garlic butter sauce, layered over creamy Parmesan linguine, makes this an easy dinner idea that’s equal parts cozy and impressive. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack upgrade, a romantic dinner idea, or a bold food idea to wow your friends, this recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces linguine
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken and sear for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
3. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and remaining butter, then stir in lemon juice. Coat the chicken in the sauce and remove from heat.
4. Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
5. In a pan, melt butter and add cream. Simmer, then stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
6. Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed to loosen it.
7. Plate the pasta, top with chicken bites, and garnish with parsley and crushed red pepper.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, lemony garlic flavor in every bite.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken — bite-sized pieces cook fast and can dry out easily.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth, melty sauce without clumps.
Save your pasta water — it’s perfect for adjusting the sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, lemon garlic chicken, pasta recipe, quick dinner, creamy linguine