Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different protein option.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust garlic amount based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Garlic Pasta Recipe