Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a delectable and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti in just 20 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. The aromatic blend of fresh garlic and spices complements the chicken beautifully, making it a go-to comfort meal that even picky eaters will love. You can easily customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables for an extra nutritional boost. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete dining experience everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and spices. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Slice the chicken and add it back to the skillet along with drained spaghetti. Toss well to coat with the garlic butter sauce and mix in grated Parmesan.
- Serve warm garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg