Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
A comforting and creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mix until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a creamier sauce. Adjust cream and cheese to taste and add vegetables or herbs for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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