Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a delicious and rich dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy garlic butter sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- This dish is best served immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Garlic Butter Pasta, Italian Pasta Dish