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Garlic Chicken Pasta

Garlic Chicken Pasta is the ultimate quick comfort food — juicy chicken, buttery garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta in just 20 minutes.

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

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 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

For the Pasta & Sauce:

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

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta — In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti to al dente following package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
2. Season the Chicken — In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Butterfly chicken breasts into 4 even fillets, then coat in the seasoning mix.
3. Cook the Chicken — Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 3 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove, cover with foil.
4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce — In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook 2 minutes until aromatic (do not let it brown). Spoon out half the sauce and reserve.
5. Combine Pasta & Sauce — Add spaghetti to the skillet, tossing with garlic butter, ¼ cup parmesan, and ⅓ cup pasta water. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
6. Serve — Slice chicken into thin strips, arrange over pasta, drizzle with reserved garlic butter, sprinkle remaining parmesan, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Pro Tips

• Use freshly grated parmesan — it melts creamier than pre-shredded.
• Add crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
• Swap spaghetti for fettuccine or penne if you prefer short pasta.

Nutrition Info

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

Garlic Chicken Pasta

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• Author: carlosramirez
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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Garlic Chicken Pasta is the ultimate quick comfort food — juicy chicken, buttery garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta in just 20 minutes.

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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 medium garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided)
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, diced (optional, garnish)

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Instructions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti to al dente following package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
2. In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Butterfly chicken breasts into 4 even fillets, then coat in the seasoning mix.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 3 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove, cover with foil.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook 2 minutes until aromatic (do not let it brown). Spoon out half the sauce and reserve.
5. Add spaghetti to the skillet, tossing with garlic butter, ¼ cup parmesan, and ⅓ cup pasta water. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
6. Slice chicken into thin strips, arrange over pasta, drizzle with reserved garlic butter, sprinkle remaining parmesan, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan — it melts creamier than pre-shredded. Add crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Swap spaghetti for fettuccine or penne if you prefer short pasta.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Pan-frying
• Cuisine: Italian