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garlic butter chicken with noodles on a white plate
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CHICKEN GARLIC BUTTER PASTA

Chicken Garlic Butter Pasta is made with tender chicken, garlic, butter, and a variety of other ingredients that come together to create a rich and creamy sauce that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Simple, flavorful quick chicken dinner recipe that is quick & easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: CHICKEN GARLIC BUTTER PASTA
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

  • 12 oz chicken breasts two 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 TBSP butter divided
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ cup parsley finely, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Prep: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Then, add in the spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
  • Cook chicken: Next, in a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add your chicken breasts and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes on each side and then add in the minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on each side until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read cooking thermometer.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it thinly and into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Pasta sauce: Transfer the pasta into the skillet, along with ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss to coat. Then, add in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and continue to toss and coat the pasta well. Season to taste by adding more salt and pepper as desired.
  • Assemble: Remove the skillet from the heat and add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Toss until combined.
  • Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and top with your cooked chicken and extra grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Leftover chicken garlic pasta will last up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg