05/19/2025
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta 🧈🍗
Creamy, garlicky, and loaded with tender chicken – this pasta is the ultimate comfort food! Ready in 30 minutes!
✨ Ingredients (Serves 4):
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
4 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
🔪 Instructions:
Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden (5-6 mins). Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-4 mins until slightly thickened.
Combine: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed for creaminess.
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately!
💡 Tips:
Swap chicken for shrimp or mushrooms for a twist!
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
