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Garlic butter chicken pasta: 20-minute divine dinner

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic butter, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta

Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts chicken breasts

Butter

  • 4 tablespoons butter

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic

Parmesan Cheese

  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese

Parsley

  • 0.25 cup parsley

Salt

  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Black Pepper

  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in a pan until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same pan, add minced garlic, and cook for one minute.
  • Add cooked chicken and pasta to the pan, stir to coat.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan on top before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, garlic, Pasta