Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta, a delectable dish that brings together tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup heavy cream or chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water and drain.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic and Italian seasoning in butter. Stir in cream or broth, then add Parmesan until melted.
- Combine and Serve: Toss chicken and pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Use cream for a richer sauce or broth for a lighter option.
- Enhance with spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for added depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
