20 Minute Chicken Dinner Recipes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz Linguine or spaghetti
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 Fresh lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. While the water heats up, pat your chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season them generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Mince the garlic and chop the fresh parsley so everything is ready to go once the heat is on. Once the water boils, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it is al dente.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, making sure not to crowd the pan. Sear the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the lemon-garlic butter sauce. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Toss everything together, adding a splash of pasta water if the sauce needs more moisture. Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Divide the pasta into four bowls, top with an extra sprinkle of cheese, and serve immediately while steaming hot.
Find it online: https://cooktastydaily.com/20-minute-chicken-dinner-recipes/