Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce, creating a meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and features minimal ingredients, making it both simple and delicious. The savory flavors of garlic and butter coat al dente spaghetti, ensuring every bite is packed with taste. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss well to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Serve hot with additional Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg