Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a quick and delightful dish that brings comfort to your dinner table in just 20 minutes. Featuring tender chicken and spaghetti enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, this meal is both satisfying and family-friendly. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it can be easily customized to suit dietary preferences. Pair it with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete dining experience. Enjoy the rich flavors and simplicity of this recipe that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chicken bouillon
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- Boil water in a pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water until noodles are coated evenly.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Toss gently to combine and stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg