Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta combines rich flavors and a comforting texture, making it ideal for a quick family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. This dish features tender chicken, pasta, and a luscious garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 8 ounces spaghetti or your preferred pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauce and Assembly
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, simmering for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta back into the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken briefly in olive oil, salt, and pepper before cooking. You can customize with vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. This dish also holds well as leftovers, perfect for meal prep.