Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and satisfying dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features tender chicken bites sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by creamy Parmesan pasta. The combination of savory garlic, buttery goodness, and the comforting texture of pasta makes this meal a family favorite. With minimal cleanup required and versatile serving options, you can easily adapt it for casual dinners or special occasions. Enjoy a hearty plate of Garlic Butter Chicken that pleases both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- In the same pan, lower the heat and melt butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return cooked chicken to the pan to coat in the sauce.
- In another pan, melt additional butter over medium heat and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss drained pasta in the creamy sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken bites and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg