Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a scrumptious dish that brings together tender chicken bites sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside creamy Parmesan pasta. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, as it can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. With its irresistible combination of buttery flavors and savory chicken, this meal is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. Whether you enjoy it as a comforting family dinner or an elegant gathering centerpiece, Garlic Butter Chicken will become a staple in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced, divided)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium; melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same pan. Sauté 4 minced garlic cloves until fragrant. Return chicken to pan and coat with garlic butter sauce.
- In another pan, melt remaining butter over medium heat, sauté remaining garlic briefly, then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta into the creamy sauce until coated. Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg