Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful, quick-to-prepare dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. This meal features tender chicken bites cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce and served over creamy Parmesan pasta, delivering a perfect combination of flavors and comfort. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only delicious but also versatile; you can pair it with various sides or switch up the ingredients to suit your taste. Ideal for busy families or special occasions, Garlic Butter Chicken is bound to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy a satisfying dinner that brings warmth and joy to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (4 for chicken, 2 for pasta)
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- In another pan, melt butter for the creamy sauce. Sauté remaining garlic briefly before adding heavy cream and chicken broth. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg