Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is your go-to weeknight meal, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. This comforting dish combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked spaghetti, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce that will have the whole family asking for seconds. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s not only delicious but also quick to prepare—perfect for busy evenings or casual dinner parties. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread to enhance your dining experience, and enjoy a satisfying meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and seasonings
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce. Return chicken to the pan and mix in Parmesan cheese until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg