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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

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A comforting weeknight dinner with tender chicken in a silky garlic butter and cream sauce over fettuccine or linguine.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 lb pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and prepare the chicken and garlic.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  3. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Combine cooked pasta with remaining butter, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Toss to mix.
  7. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for a smooth sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: garlic chicken pasta, buttery pasta, creamy pasta dish

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