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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

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A cozy weeknight favorite featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over spaghetti.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • Salt as needed
  • Fresh minced parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken. In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. Sear the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  4. Make the garlic butter sauce. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, and once melted, add minced garlic and crushed pepper flakes. Sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
  5. Finish the pasta in the sauce. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, along with a few grinds of black pepper and parmesan. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Combine with chicken. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and gently toss with the pasta until evenly coated and heated through.
  7. Serve. Divide the pasta among plates, sprinkle with extra parmesan if desired, and garnish with fresh minced parsley. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Let the butter melt gently to avoid burning the garlic. Thinly sliced chicken cooks quickly, ensuring tenderness.

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Keywords: chicken pasta, garlic pasta, weeknight dinner, garlic butter

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