Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (boneless & skinless, sliced in half lengthwise)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano or thyme)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• Juice of 1 fresh lemon
• Zest of ½ lemon
• ¼ cup chicken broth (or water with ½ tsp bouillon)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

• 250g (about 8 oz) spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or full-fat milk + 1 tbsp flour for lighter option)
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for a little kick)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
2. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
3. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water for later, and set aside.

Step 2 – Prepare the Chicken

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