Description
Garlic butter chicken with parmesan pasta delivers a luxurious Italian-inspired comfort meal that promises rich, creamy flavors in every delectable bite. Savory chicken nestled on silky pasta creates a perfect harmony of textures you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Chicken:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken pieces by coating them with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for robust flavor infusion.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully introducing the seasoned chicken and cooking for 5-7 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the skillet, sautéing for an additional minute to release aromatic notes, then transfer the chicken to a separate plate and maintain warmth.
- Simultaneously, bring a generously salted water pot to a rolling boil and submerge the pasta, cooking until it reaches al dente texture according to package guidelines.
- Before draining, extract and reserve ½ cup of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Utilize the identical skillet from chicken preparation, melting fresh butter over medium heat and introducing minced garlic, allowing it to become fragrant for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually integrate heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, stirring consistently until the cheese dissolves and creates a silky, uniform sauce.
- Modulate sauce consistency by incrementally adding reserved pasta water if needed, then season with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Thoroughly coat the cooked pasta with the creamy Parmesan sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Reintroduce the prepared chicken bites into the skillet, gently incorporating them with the pasta and sauce.
- Allow the combined dish to simmer for one minute, enabling flavor melding and temperature equalization.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier, more tender bites that stay moist during cooking.
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown caramelization and crispy exterior.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing garlic powder or adding red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a richer, more authentic flavor profile in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 664 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 463 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg