Description
A comforting and delicious dish of tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce served over creamy pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or gluten-free)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the chicken and sauce mixture.
- Plate up your dish, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg