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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich garlic butter sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting meal blends buttery goodness, aromatic garlic, and hearty satisfaction, making it ideal for both casual dinners and elegant occasions.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 chicken breasts, lean and tender

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4–6 garlic cloves, freshly minced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings and Garnish

  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of pasta water for adjusting the sauce consistency later if needed.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn it to avoid a bitter taste.
  4. Combine Cream and Cheese: Slowly stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for a couple of minutes. Then add freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens to a velvety texture.
  5. Bring It All Together: Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, add the cooked pasta, and toss everything until well-coated and heated through. Use reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick to reach desired consistency.
  6. Finish with Fresh Herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top to brighten the dish before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the most flavorful and aromatic sauce.
  • Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce without diluting the flavor.
  • Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for a smoother melt and richer taste.
  • Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer to thicken or adding pasta water to thin.

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