Lemon Butter Chicken -

If you’re in the mood for a juicy chicken pasta recipe this week, this Lemon Butter Chicken dish is a must try! It’s a flavorful pasta dish with tender chicken your family will love. In under 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious chicken pasta ready to serve and enjoy.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Ingredients for Lemon Butter Chicken:

1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp lemon pepper
1-2 tsp parsley
1 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 lemon, squeezed
1/4 cup chicken broth or pasta water
1 box pasta of choice
4 tbsp butter

Preparation:

Cook your favorite pasta while preparing the Lemon Butter Chicken.
Heat a large skillet on medium high and add oil, chicken, and dry seasonings.
Cook 4-5 minutes on each side, lightly browning the chicken.
Remove the chicken and add broth or pasta water to the skillet slowly.
Reduce to medium heat and add in butter and allow to melt.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Add lemon juice to sauce.
Place chicken back into the skillet and lower to a simmer, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
Serve over a plate of pasta, spooning extra sauce on top, and garnish with parsley.

lightly browned chicken cooking in lemon butter

Lemon Butter Chicken Alternative

If you love this flavorful lemon butter sauce, wait until you try it with shrimp! It’s similar to a rich shrimp scampi and ideal for seafood lovers. You may also prefer using chicken breast for this tasty dish. Add an extra minute or two when cooking on each side and you’ll have a moist Chicken Pasta dish to enjoy.