Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta: An Easy Indulgence for Dinner
A delicious and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta that will satisfy your dinner cravings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken cubes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Finish with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta