Simple Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
A quick and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken in a savory garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne) Use your favorite type.
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast Boneless, skinless.
Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter Helpful for controlling salt level.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing the chicken.
- ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese For added creaminess and flavor.
- ½ cup Reserved pasta water Helps bind the sauce.
- ¼ cup Chopped parsley Fresh herbs enhance flavor.
- ½ tsp Paprika Adds color and subtle smoky flavor.
- Salt and pepper Season as preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chicken pieces until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
Cooking
- Add butter to the same skillet, melt it, then sauté minced garlic and optional chili flakes until fragrant.
- Pour in reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer.
- Toss in cooked pasta and chicken into the skillet, mixing thoroughly to coat.
- Add grated Parmesan and parsley, mixing until combined. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melt and flavor. Adjust garlic to preference. Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat. Mix in seasonal vegetables to boost nutrition.