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20-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful chicken pasta dish with garlic, butter, and Parmesan, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts or regular breasts cut in half horizontally
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder (optional) (for extra flavor)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Thyme
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • 16 oz Spaghetti or linguine, fettuccine
  • 5 Tbsp Butter
  • 8 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper for sauce
  • ⅔ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Reserved Pasta Water

Garnish

  • to taste Fresh Parsley, minced for garnish, optional

Instructions 

  • Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme; rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Cook chicken in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Stir in black pepper and half of reserved pasta water.
  • Add cooked pasta and Parmesan; toss vigorously, adding more pasta water for creaminess. Slice chicken and serve over pasta, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more Parmesan or fresh herbs.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Pasta