Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delectable and comforting dish that combines tender chicken bites with a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside creamy Parmesan pasta. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this family-friendly meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The harmony of flavors from garlic, butter, and Parmesan transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary culinary experience that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed as a hearty main course or paired with a fresh salad, this recipe guarantees satisfaction at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 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
- Prepare the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Lower the heat; add butter and garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant. Return chicken to coat with the sauce.
- In another pan, melt additional butter; sauté minced garlic before adding heavy cream and chicken broth to simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season and toss in drained pasta until coated.
- Serve plated pasta topped with garlic butter chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg