Description

A quick and comforting garlic chicken pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a buttery garlic sauce come together in one skillet for an easy, family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless chicken breasts, sliced

12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.

5. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss with Parmesan and reserved pasta water until sauce is creamy.

6. Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 450
Sodium: 550
Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 42
Protein: 30