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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

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A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, silky pasta, and a savory garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 cup unsalted 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 and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup of the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden brown, 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. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked pasta, remaining butter, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Toss to combine.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry for better browning. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, if necessary.

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Keywords: garlic butter, chicken pasta, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, one pan meal

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