Description
A rich and comforting garlic butter chicken pasta made with tender seasoned chicken, 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. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. 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 large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover to keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and stir to combine into a smooth sauce.
6. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Slice the chicken into strips and place over the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve immediately.
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.
Use gluten-free pasta if needed for a gluten-free version.
Avoid browning the garlic too much to prevent bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg