Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta: A Deliciously Easy Weeknight Meal
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the chicken and garlic butter sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Use any type of pasta you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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