Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce paired with creamy pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups pasta (your choice)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet with the chicken, stirring until combined and creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet to coat it well with the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding vegetables or using shrimp instead of chicken. For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, garlic butter, creamy, quick dinner