Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that harmonizes the rich flavors of garlic and butter with tender, juicy chicken. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The addition of creamy Parmesan pasta elevates this comforting meal, making it an instant favorite at the dinner table. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish not only tastes incredible but also looks impressive, ensuring every bite is as delightful as the last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (4 for chicken, 2 for pasta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Return chicken to the pan; coat with the garlic butter.
- In another pan, melt butter; sauté remaining garlic briefly before adding heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer gently.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season as needed. Toss cooked pasta in this creamy sauce.
- Serve: On plates, add creamy pasta topped with garlic butter chicken; garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg