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Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta - Easy One Pan Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This garlic butter chicken pasta is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights when you need a delicious, comforting meal on the table fast. With tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce that comes together in one pan, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Add Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in the garlic butter sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken, use fresh garlic for best flavor, reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, and customize with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.