Here’s a rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta recipe—perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner:
🐔 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta & Sauce:
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (~5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until smooth.
4. Combine Pasta and Chicken
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce.
- Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water gradually if needed for a creamier consistency.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.
🌟 Tips
- For extra flavor, sauté mushrooms or spinach with garlic before adding cream.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a richer taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream with milk or Greek yogurt.
If you want, I can also provide a “one-pan creamy garlic butter chicken pasta” version that’s ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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