Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken bites coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with creamy Parmesan pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe brings together comforting flavors in under 30 minutes. With its savory notes and delightful textures, it’s no wonder this meal becomes an instant favorite at the dinner table. Whether you’re cooking for family or impressing guests, Garlic Butter Chicken is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook pasta according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- In another pan, melt additional butter; sauté more garlic briefly. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a soft simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well-coated.
- Serve pasta topped with garlic butter chicken bites; garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 375g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg