Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken, garlic, and pasta in a rich butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, stirring until melted and combined. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or vegetables like broccoli or spinach for a different twist on this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg