Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken bites with a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy Parmesan pasta. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, as it can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The delightful flavors of garlic and butter meld beautifully with the creamy pasta, creating a comforting meal that is sure to impress family and friends. With minimal cleanup required, this dish not only satisfies your cravings but also makes cooking a breeze. Try this Garlic Butter Chicken tonight for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Prepare Creamy Parmesan Sauce: In another pan, melt butter over medium heat, sauté additional garlic, then stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer gently.
- Finish Sauce: Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and top generously with garlic butter chicken bites. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg