Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender bites of chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce and creamy Parmesan pasta, all ready in just 30 minutes. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, making it a go-to recipe for family dinners and gatherings alike. With its irresistible flavors and easy preparation, Garlic Butter Chicken will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 6 cloves garlic (4 minced for chicken, 2 for sauce)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (6 total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian seasoning
- 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 pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté briefly until fragrant. Return chicken to the pan to coat it evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
- In another pan, melt additional butter over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic and sauté before whisking in heavy cream and chicken broth until simmering. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season to taste.
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well coated; serve 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 (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg