Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful and comforting dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken bites sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, making it an irresistible choice for both weeknight meals and special occasions. Paired with creamy Parmesan pasta, this dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, ensuring you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying a delicious meal with your loved ones. The combination of savory garlic and melted butter elevates the chicken to new heights, creating an experience that is truly mouthwatering. This family-friendly dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to pair with various sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook fettuccine until tender; drain.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Lower the heat and melt butter in the same pan. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then return chicken to coat it in the sauce.
- In another pan, melt additional butter and sauté garlic briefly before adding heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until thickened; season to taste.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and serve topped with garlic butter chicken and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg