Description
A delicious and easy dish featuring tender chicken, buttery garlic, and creamy pasta, perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Extra Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Season and sear chicken in olive oil until golden. Add butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Sauté until glazed and cooked through.
- In the same pasta pot, melt butter, sauté garlic, then stir in cream, cheese, salt, pepper, and pasta water. Simmer until smooth.
- Toss pasta in the sauce, plate with chicken on top, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Make sure to not overcook the chicken; it should be juicy and tender. Reserve some pasta water to help make the sauce creamy. Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, creamy, garlic butter, quick meal, comfort food