Here’s a delicious, creamy garlic butter chicken pasta recipe that’s quick to make and perfect for a cozy meal:
🐔 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 3–4 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: parsley or chili flakes for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t burn).
- Add Cream and Cheese
- Pour in heavy cream and stir.
- Slowly add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until pasta is coated in creamy sauce.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chili flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
🌟 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra veggies.
- Use garlic powder + fresh garlic for a more intense flavor.
- For a lighter version, swap half the cream with milk.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute shortcut version that keeps it creamy and flavorful but uses less cleanup and fewer ingredients.
