Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Dinner

Garlic Chicken Pasta

Garlic Chicken Pasta is a quick, comforting dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a melt-in-your-mouth garlic butter sauce make it irresistible for weeknights or special occasions.

Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 20 min

Ingredients

Chicken & Seasoning

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

Pasta & Sauce

• 8 oz spaghetti (226 g)
• ½ cup salted butter
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, diced (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Season & Cook the Chicken
   In a bowl, mix olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Slice chicken breasts into 4 thin filets. Coat well.
   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 3 min per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove, cover with foil.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
   Lower heat to medium-low. Melt butter in skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté 2 minutes (don’t burn!). Spoon half the sauce into a small bowl.
4. Combine Pasta & Sauce
   Toss pasta in remaining sauce. Add ¼ cup Parmesan and ⅓ cup pasta water. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
5. Assemble & Serve
   Slice chicken, place over pasta, drizzle with reserved garlic butter. Top with remaining Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of pepper. Enjoy! 🍝🧄

Pro Tips

• Add crushed red pepper flakes while sautéing garlic for a kick.
• Swap chicken for shrimp, pancetta, or crispy bacon.
• Works with fettuccine, linguine, or penne.

Nutrition Info (per serving, 1/6 recipe)

Disclaimer: Nutrition is estimated and may vary.

Garlic Chicken Pasta

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• Author: carlosramirez
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Diet: None

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A quick, comforting dinner ready in under 20 minutes with juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a melt-in-your-mouth garlic butter sauce.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 8 oz spaghetti (226 g)
• ½ cup salted butter
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, diced (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Slice chicken breasts into 4 thin filets and coat well. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high and cook chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and cover with foil.
3. Lower heat to medium-low. Melt butter in skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes (be careful not to burn). Spoon half the sauce into a small bowl.
4. Toss the drained pasta in the remaining sauce. Add ¼ cup Parmesan and ⅓ cup pasta water, adjusting the consistency with more water if needed.
5. Slice the chicken and place it over the pasta. Drizzle with reserved garlic butter, top with remaining Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

For a kick, add crushed red pepper flakes while sautéing garlic. You can swap chicken for shrimp, pancetta, or crispy bacon. This recipe works with fettuccine, linguine, or penne.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Sautéing, Boiling
• Cuisine: Italian