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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy, flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and Parmesan in a rich butter sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

Pasta

  • 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti

Dairy

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Oils

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add butter to the skillet, melt, then stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan and Italian seasoning, stirring until smooth.
  • Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add pasta, toss to coat, then serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs or additional Parmesan before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, Garlic, Pasta