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Garlic Butter Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon Herb Pasta

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Juicy garlic butter chicken served over lemon herb pasta, tossed with burst cherry tomatoes for a fresh, zesty, and comforting meal. A quick yet elegant dinner with bold flavors and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated parmesan (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest.
  4. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook 3–4 minutes until softened and starting to burst. Add chili flakes if using.
  6. Slice cooked chicken and return to the pan to rewarm slightly.
  7. Add drained pasta to the skillet along with lemon juice, lemon zest, and herbs. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce.
  8. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve pasta topped with sliced chicken, extra herbs, and parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Use boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness if preferred.
  • Can be made gluten-free by using GF pasta.
  • Great with a side of arugula salad or garlic bread.

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Keywords: garlic butter chicken, lemon herb pasta, cherry tomato pasta, quick chicken dinner, pasta with chicken

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