Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and delectable dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender chicken bites sautéed in rich garlic butter, paired perfectly with creamy Parmesan pasta for a comforting dinner option. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy the delightful flavors without the hassle. Get ready to savor every bite of this irresistible garlic-infused chicken!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta by boiling in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return chicken to the pan and coat well.
- In another pan, melt butter; add garlic and cook briefly before adding cream and broth. Simmer gently.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- 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 (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg