Description
Easy Garlic Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner that combines rich flavors with a quick preparation time. This creamy pasta dish features tender chicken, fragrant garlic, and a luscious sauce that rivals your favorite restaurant meals. Perfect for busy nights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only delicious but also customizable to suit every palate. With just a handful of pantry staples and 30 minutes, you can bring a comforting meal to the table that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta until al dente.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook in a skillet with olive oil and one tablespoon of butter until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add minced garlic and flour; cook for about 30 seconds.
- Whisk in chicken broth or wine and lemon juice; let it bubble for one minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened; reduce heat if necessary.
- Chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces; mix with pasta and sauce until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg