Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is the ultimate weeknight comfort food that combines tender chicken bites with a luscious garlic butter sauce, all served over creamy Parmesan pasta. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that is not only delicious but also visually appealing and satisfying for the whole family. Whether it’s a busy Monday or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress and make mealtime memorable. The rich flavors of garlic and butter elevate the chicken, while the creamy pasta provides a delightful accompaniment. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy dinner at home, Garlic Butter Chicken is easy to customize with your favorite sides or veggies.
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
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook fettuccine until tender, then drain.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and sear chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return chicken to coat with the garlic butter.
- For creamy sauce: In another pan, melt additional butter, sauté remaining garlic, add heavy cream and chicken broth; whisk in Parmesan until thickened. Season to taste.
- Toss cooked pasta in creamy sauce and serve topped with garlic butter chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg