Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is an irresistible dish that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce over a bed of spaghetti. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe takes just 20 minutes from prep to plate. The flavors are bold yet comforting, making it a hit with both kids and adults alike. Pair it with a crisp salad or some toasted garlic bread to create a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine salt, pepper, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme in a bowl. Coat the chicken slices evenly with this mixture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet on low heat, melt butter, then add minced garlic and crushed pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute.
- Return the cooked spaghetti and sautéed chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to combine everything in the sauce. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg