Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful and straightforward recipe perfect for a satisfying dinner. This dish combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy garlic butter sauce for a flavorful meal that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine pasta
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, add chicken broth, then combine pasta, chicken, Parmesan, and parsley in the skillet.
- Serve: Toss everything together and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
- This recipe can also be made with shrimp instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
