Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a sensational dish that brings together tender chicken bites and a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy Parmesan pasta. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, ready in just 30 minutes. The delightful combination of garlic, butter, and Italian seasonings creates a mouthwatering flavor that will impress both family and guests. With easy preparation and minimal cleanup, this recipe ensures you enjoy a satisfying homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Elevate your dinner with this irresistible garlic-infused dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (4 for chicken, 2 for pasta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; 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. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes); set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then return chicken to the pan to coat well in the sauce.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté remaining garlic before adding heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce; plate pasta and top with garlic butter chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley; drizzle with extra garlic butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg