Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a quick and indulgent meal that brings together tender chicken, rich garlic flavors, and creamy pasta. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking only 20 minutes to prepare. With a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying dinner that will please the whole family. The buttery sauce, combined with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese, adds layers of flavor to this delightful recipe. Serve it with a side salad or warm garlic bread for a complete and enjoyable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts (about 2 medium breasts cut horizontally in half)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 Tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more for serving
- Salt as needed
- Fresh minced parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season 1 pound of thinly sliced chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In boiling salted water, cook 16 ounces of spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt 5 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 8 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Return the cooked chicken and drained spaghetti to the skillet.
- Toss everything together gently and add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved. Stir in ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese until melted. Season to taste and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg