Description
Golden garlic butter chicken served over silky Parmesan cream pasta—rich, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Extra garlic butter (optional, for drizzling)
For the Pasta
340 g fettuccine or preferred pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
240 ml heavy cream
100 g Parmesan cheese, grated
120 ml chicken broth
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
Make Garlic Butter Chicken: In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Return cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the garlic butter.
Prepare Parmesan Sauce: In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic briefly, then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer gently.
Add Cheese: Whisk in grated Parmesan and let melt off the heat for a smooth, creamy texture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine Pasta: Toss cooked pasta with the Parmesan sauce until fully coated.
Assemble: Plate creamy pasta, top with garlic butter chicken, and garnish with chopped parsley. Drizzle with extra garlic butter if desired.
Notes
Let cheese melt off the heat to avoid graininess in the sauce.
Fettuccine works best, but any pasta will pair well.
Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
