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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

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This garlic butter chicken pasta is a cozy, flavor-packed dinner featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over pasta.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: None

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 lb pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring and letting it simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked pasta, remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  7. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for smooth incorporation into the sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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