Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
This Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes! Tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta are coated in a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 225g pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook pasta, reserving pasta water. Season chicken.
- Melt butter, cook chicken until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Pour in broth and cream, simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes (optional).
- Add pasta to skillet, toss. Add pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 500mg