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This Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. It's a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb pasta spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • colander
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet you used to cook the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce slightly for a minute or two.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  8. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste.
  9. Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  10. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Notes

For an extra creamy sauce, add a tablespoon of cream cheese along with the heavy cream. Add a little lemon zest to the sauce for a lovely brightness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or water if needed.