Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is your go-to weeknight dinner, ready in just 30 minutes! This dish features tender chicken bites sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and served alongside creamy Parmesan pasta, creating a comforting and flavorful meal. Perfect for busy nights or special occasions, this recipe is both simple and satisfying, making it a family favorite. Enjoy the delightful combination of savory garlic butter and cheesy pasta that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (4 for chicken, 2 for 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
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water; cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, cooking until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- Prepare garlic butter sauce: In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Return chicken to coat it in the sauce.
- Create creamy sauce: In another pan, melt butter; sauté remaining minced garlic. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth, then add Parmesan cheese until thickened. Season to taste.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta with the creamy sauce until coated.
- Serve: Plate pasta first, top with garlic butter chicken, garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg