Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful and quick dish that combines tender chicken, creamy garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this rich and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknights to family gatherings. The savory blend of garlic, butter, and spices creates an irresistible sauce that beautifully coats the pasta. Serve it with a fresh salad or some crusty garlic bread for a complete dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chicken bouillon
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Thyme
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally and season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet along with drained spaghetti. Toss together and add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg