Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that transforms your dinner into a flavorful experience. Featuring tender chicken slices tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce over perfectly cooked spaghetti, this recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and family gatherings. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation, you can whip up this comforting pasta in just 20 minutes. Serve it with a fresh green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme. Sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove chicken; add butter to the skillet with minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet; toss with drained spaghetti and stir in parmesan until melted.
- Adjust seasoning if needed; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg