Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delicious and effortless dish that brings together tender chicken bites coated in rich garlic butter, served alongside creamy Parmesan pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families and couples alike. The irresistible combination of flavors will have everyone asking for seconds. With its comforting essence and simple preparation, Garlic Butter Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sauté until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, add minced garlic, and sauté briefly.
- Return chicken to the pan and coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- In another pan, melt remaining butter over medium heat, sauté extra garlic, then add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer softly.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season to taste.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy sauce until well-coated.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg