Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, al dente spaghetti, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families looking for quick yet flavorful options. The creamy garlic sauce infuses each bite with robust flavor, while the simplicity of the recipe ensures it’s easy enough for cooks of any skill level. Pair it with a fresh salad or warm garlic bread to complete this comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and chicken bouillon.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken and drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss together with grated parmesan until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of total recipe)
- Calories: 543
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg