Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Spaghetti with Parmesan Cream

Directions

  1. 1Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
  2. 2Drain and set aside.
  3. 3Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4Sear chicken in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through.
  5. 5Remove and set aside.
  6. 6In the same pan, melt remaining butter.
  7. 7Sauté garlic briefly.
  8. 8Add lemon zest and juice.
  9. 9Stir in cream and milk.
  10. 10Simmer until slightly thickened.
  11. 11Add Parmesan and nutmeg, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  12. 12Toss spaghetti in the sauce until fully coated.
  13. 13Serve pasta with chicken on top.
  14. 14Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Zest of lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 1.25 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • optional Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Equipment

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