Name: Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (450 g); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp garlic powder; Salt & black pepper, to taste; 10 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite) (280 g); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ cups heavy cream (360 ml); ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g); ½ tsp Italian seasoning; Salt & black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

Description

Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a cozy, creamy family dinner made with juicy garlic butter chicken, silky Parmesan cream sauce, and tender pasta. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s comforting, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (450 g)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta & Sauce:

10 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite) (280 g)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups heavy cream (360 ml)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken: Toss chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Add garlic butter: Stir in butter and garlic until fragrant. Remove chicken and set aside.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then stir in cream. Simmer gently.
Add Parmesan & seasoning: Stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Finish the pasta: Toss pasta in the sauce, stir in parsley, and adjust seasoning.
Serve: Plate pasta, top with garlic butter chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt.

Reserve some pasta water to thin sauce if needed.

Chicken thighs can replace breasts for juicier flavor.

Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.

Best served fresh, though leftovers reheat with a splash of milk or cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Pasta / Main Dish
Method: Stovetop (Skillet + Pot)
Cuisine: Italian-American