Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together succulent chicken bites enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly paired with creamy Parmesan pasta. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this comforting meal, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Its burst of flavors and versatility ensures it will become a favorite at your dinner table. Whether you serve it with pasta, over rice, or even in tacos, Garlic Butter Chicken is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 6 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
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté 4 cloves of minced garlic until fragrant. Return the chicken to the pan and coat well with the sauce.
- In another pan, melt the remaining butter and sauté 2 cloves of garlic briefly. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- Serve the creamy pasta topped with garlic butter chicken bites and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg