Description
A rich and comforting garlic butter chicken pasta made with tender seasoned chicken, perfectly cooked spaghetti, and a silky Parmesan garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts (about 2 medium breasts, halved horizontally)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Pasta and Sauce:
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, minced (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, chicken bouillon powder, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken about 3 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and cover.
4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds.
5. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and stir to combine into a sauce.
6. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, adding more pasta water if needed.
7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg