Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta Delight Recipe
This creamy garlic butter chicken pasta combines tender chicken and fettuccine in a rich sauce, perfect for a comforting meal. It's quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
- 1 Zest of 1 lemon for a fresh garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted, and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss in cooked pasta and spinach until well-coated and spinach wilts.
- Slice chicken and arrange on top of pasta, garnishing with parsley and lemon zest.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, serve with a lemon wedge.