Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Savory Parmesan Linguine is a rich, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with creamy, cheesy pasta. Here’s a simple recipe you can follow. 🍋🧄🍝
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
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2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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2 tbsp butter
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
For the Parmesan Linguine
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200–250 g Linguine
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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½–1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta
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Boil salted water in a pot.
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Cook the Linguine according to package instructions (usually 8–10 minutes).
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Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the chicken bites
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Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Add chicken pieces and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
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Pour in lemon juice and stir well.
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Sprinkle parsley if desired and set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare the Parmesan sauce
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In the same pan, melt butter.
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Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
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Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in grated Parmesan Cheese until melted and creamy.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
4️⃣ Combine
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well.
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Plate the creamy linguine and top with the lemon garlic butter chicken bites.
✅ Serving Tip:
Garnish with extra Parmesan Cheese, lemon zest, or fresh parsley for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also show you a 20-minute restaurant-style version of this recipe that tastes even better and uses fewer ingredients. 🍋🍗🍝