Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful, flavor-packed dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender chicken bites enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy Parmesan pasta for a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation, Garlic Butter Chicken offers a satisfying and versatile option that everyone will love. Whether paired with pasta, rice, or enjoyed on its own, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (4 for chicken, 2 for pasta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return cooked chicken to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- In another saucepan, melt additional butter and sauté garlic. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg