Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken, rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti for a comforting meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes. This family-friendly recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering vibrant flavors that everyone will adore. With its creamy texture and savory notes of garlic and butter, this pasta dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether paired with a fresh salad or enjoyed on its own, Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is sure to become a beloved favorite in your household.
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, and spices (black pepper, paprika, thyme)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with a mixture of salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt butter. Add minced garlic and crushed pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce and combine with sautéed chicken before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg