Name: Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts or thighs; 12 oz fettuccine or linguine; 3 tablespoons butter (divided); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Description

A creamy, indulgent pasta dish with golden seared chicken and a rich garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner that feels like a treat.

Ingredients

Scale

2 chicken breasts or thighs

12 oz fettuccine or linguine

3 tablespoons butter (divided)

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest, then slice.
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
In skillet, melt remaining butter. Sauté garlic 1 minute. Add cream, simmer, then stir in parmesan until thickened. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Toss pasta with sauce. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.