Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta: A Comforting and Easy Meal Delight
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a delightful combination of tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce that will warm your soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and Italian seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, salt, and pepper to combine.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the skillet.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg