Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is an irresistible dish that combines tender chicken bites with a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside creamy Parmesan pasta. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that is perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. This versatile recipe allows for easy adaptations, whether you want to swap in different types of pasta or add seasonal vegetables. With its quick preparation time and flavorful profile, Garlic Butter Chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (4 for the chicken, 2 for the pasta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return chicken to coat in the garlic butter.
- In another pan, melt additional butter; sauté remaining garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a soft simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg