Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken bites and creamy Parmesan pasta in under 30 minutes. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures that are sure to please the entire family. With its buttery garlic sauce coating juicy chicken and pasta, this meal is a delightful choice that requires minimal cleanup and maximum enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (4 for chicken, 2 for pasta)
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium; add butter and garlic to the same pan. Sauté until fragrant, then return the chicken to coat.
- In a separate pan, combine butter, garlic, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese over medium heat. Whisk until thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce before plating. Top with garlic butter chicken bites and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg