Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Spaghetti with Parmesan Cream

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
  2. 2Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
  3. 3Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
  4. 4Drain and set aside.
  5. 5Drain and set aside.
  6. 6Drain and set aside.
  7. 7Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  8. 8Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  9. 9Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  10. 10Sear chicken in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through.
  11. 11Sear chicken in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through.
  12. 12Sear chicken in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through.
  13. 13Remove and set aside.
  14. 14Remove and set aside.
  15. 15Remove and set aside.
  16. 16In the same pan, melt remaining butter.
  17. 17In the same pan, melt remaining butter.
  18. 18In the same pan, melt remaining butter.
  19. 19Sauté garlic briefly.
  20. 20Sauté garlic briefly.
  21. 21Sauté garlic briefly.
  22. 22Add lemon zest and juice.
  23. 23Add lemon zest and juice.
  24. 24Add lemon zest and juice.
  25. 25Stir in cream and milk.
  26. 26Stir in cream and milk.
  27. 27Stir in cream and milk.
  28. 28Simmer until slightly thickened.
  29. 29Simmer until slightly thickened.
  30. 30Simmer until slightly thickened.
  31. 31Add Parmesan and nutmeg, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  32. 32Add Parmesan and nutmeg, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  33. 33Add Parmesan and nutmeg, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  34. 34Toss spaghetti in the sauce until fully coated.
  35. 35Toss spaghetti in the sauce until fully coated.
  36. 36Toss spaghetti in the sauce until fully coated.
  37. 37Serve pasta with chicken on top.
  38. 38Serve pasta with chicken on top.
  39. 39Serve pasta with chicken on top.
  40. 40Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
  41. 41Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
  42. 42Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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