Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken bites enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired perfectly with creamy Parmesan pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this quick meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. The tantalizing flavors of garlic and butter complement the juicy chicken and creamy pasta, creating a satisfying dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it with fresh parsley for an added touch of color and flavor, or drizzle extra garlic butter for an indulgent finish. Enjoy this deliciously easy recipe tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (4 for chicken, 2 for pasta)
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, melt unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return chicken to the pan to coat with the sauce.
- In another pan, melt additional butter and sauté extra minced garlic. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce until well-coated.
- Plate the pasta and top with garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg